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Effectively managing water for mining operations is critical to the successful operation of a mining site, but water management in mining is complex—from balancing tailings dam inflows to securing operational water supply.
At Upstream Tech, our mission is to accelerate the scale and impact of climate solutions worldwide, and responsible mining is poised to be an essential part of the global transition to net zero. To realize the collective goal of ‘Net Zero by 2050’, the International Energy Agency (IEA) estimates that 6x more mineral inputs are needed by 2024 compared to today.
Yet, the mining industry is susceptible to the impacts of climate change. According to the 2024 UN “Climate Risks in the Metals and Mining Sector” report, climate change is leading to reduced efficiency in water-intensive mining activities and damages to expensive infrastructure.
HydroForecast helps mining companies prioritize safety and efficiency while navigating unpredictable weather, evolving regulations, and infrastructure risks.
Short-term forecasts help optimize water sourcing directly from streams for the coming days, moving water as needed during high-flow periods. Accurate forecasts from HydroForecast make it easier to balance water inflows and outflows for efficient sourcing, discharge, and treatment.
Having less water available than expected can also make it hard to source the water required for operations or meet water commitments downstream. Our seasonal forecasts allow operators to understand water availability 90 days to a year in advance so you can optimize water storage and release schedules.
Actionable forecasts allow operators to optimize release schedules while staying ahead of water-related disruptions. Use HydroForecast to avoid environmental damage, regulatory fines, and downtime. Better forecasts also make it easier to align with global tailings management standards and demonstrate responsible water stewardship.
With customized notifications from HydroForecast, you can receive alerts when expected inflows are higher than available capacity, allowing you to proactively release water on an optimized schedule. Notifications can be designed to meet your specific operational needs and acceptable risk thresholds.
Under normal operating and weather conditions, an unplanned release or overtopping is unlikely. However, extreme weather events make managing inflows into mining sites increasingly important for avoiding unplanned releases.
Accurate inflow forecasts give operators the data they need to release water in advance, making room for higher water volumes. In high-elevation areas where spring runoff results in high inflows over a short period of time, insights into future flows are even more impactful on operations.
Use surface water runoff and precipitation forecasts to understand when you need to proactively move people and equipment to higher ground. HydroForecast helps operators prepare emergency safety plans and avoid surprise flooding.
Understanding inflows and surface runoff volumes is only one part of managing water at mining sites. The HydroForecast API allows for seamless integration with water modeling software, such as GoldSim, allowing users to understand how inflows impact other areas in your system.
Display forecast data alongside your holistic water management plans to address water quality control, minimize environmental impacts, optimize water reuse and recycling, and ensure compliance with regulatory requirements throughout the mine's lifecycle.
HydroForecast helps customers move from a reactive to a proactive approach to managing water challenges on mining sites. With accurate AI-driven streamflow and surface runoff forecasts, operators can stay ahead of extreme events, protect critical assets, and optimize water use. Talk to our team about forecasting for mining sites today.
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