SWRO

“Using seawater has its challenges. It is a significant investment, and it requires additional energy to desalinate the water and pump it to our sites,” Teck said, referring to QB2’s water supply.
MANAGEMENT

"The only practical option for [north Chilean mines] … is seawater desalination"

Mines located in water-scarce areas are turning to desalinated seawater

20 March 2019

QB2 incorporates extensive environmental measures, including the first large-scale use of desalinated seawater for mining in the Tarapacá Region of Chile
MANAGEMENT

Teck taps IDE for Quebrada Blanca desalination plant

Teck has commissioned IDE Technologies to design and supply a modular SWRO desalination plant

14 February 2019

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