The Role of Water Delivery in Dust Control for Mines

Western Australia’s mining industry is one of the more competitive in the world. Name any precious metals traded in the market and, chances are, at least one company is hard at work extracting them from a deposit somewhere in the state. The industry is likewise ripe for more investment from international mining bigwigs; a global survey identified Australia as “investor-friendly” in terms of faster permit approvals, less corruption, and effective handling of social issues.

Worker safety is also a priority in the state as well as for the rest of the country. Since many mines are located deep into WA interior, there are fewer paved roads to connect them. The road traffic in and out of the mines can string up clouds of dust that will potentially affect employees. As such, mines set up road dust controls to keep the area free of hazards.

This type of work usually involves spraying layers of water multiple times into the unpaved road’s surface to harden it. The water that will be utilized for this specific purpose can be delivered and stored at mine site dams, and can be used in addition to the water supply from the local water table. With the help of water delivery services and efficient dust control measures, miners are protected from inhaling harmful substances into their system.

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