Turning waste into watts: How pump-as-turbine technology is powering a cleaner mining future

Pump-as-turbine systems are turning wasted water pressure into clean energy across mines—offering low-cost, low-footprint decarbonisation backed by real-world results and rising industry interest.
Jamie Wade
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Content By Jamie Wade on May 20, 2025
Efficiency, Production Optimisation, Process Improvement, Costs, Financial Planning, Cost Control, ESG, Environmental Impact Assessments, Reporting Requirements, Sustainable Practices, Innovation, Technology Adoption, Process Innovation, Mines & Projects, Case Studies
Australia, Europe, United Kingdom
Lead, Base Metals, Zinc, Tin, Industrial Minerals

As mining operations around the world grapple with rising energy costs, water-intensive processes, and decarbonisation pressu...

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