Frost & Sullivan: Advanced Water Solutions for the Global Mining Industry

Frost & Sullivan: Advanced Water Solutions for the Global Mining Industry PR Newswire LONDON, Sept. 26, 2012 -- Sustainable water practices are critical to guarantee high-end purification and recycling LONDON, Sept. 26, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- With the mining boom showing no signs of abating, significantly increased volumes of water consumption and wastewater generation will be the likely result. This is highlighting the importance of sustainable solutions, advanced water and wastewater treatment technologies, as well as innovative business models to mitigate increasing water stress. Stricter environmental regulations and enhanced efficiencies for extracting basic minerals and metals are also coming more sharply into focus. New analysis from Frost & Sullivan (http://www.environmental.frost.com), CEO 360 Degree Perspective of the Global Mining Water and Wastewater Treatment Market, finds that the market earned revenues of $2.29 billion in 2011 and estimates this to reach $3.60 billion in 2016. The global mining industry is seeking to expand production, while maintaining operational efficiencies and cost optimization. Positive investment trends in the mining water and wastewater sector are set to continue through improved treatment levels, resource recovery and desalination capacities.