Mining

Mining operations face high water usage, environmental concerns, regulatory challenges and operational inefficiencies. Pavilion Renewables addresses these challenges with Capacitive Deionization (CDI) and Electrocoagulation (EC), enabling water reclamation, mineral extraction and enhanced water availability. Our solutions reduce water usage, ensure compliance and boost profitability, helping mining companies operate more sustainably while meeting ESG commitments.

Unique Features of the Pavilion Offer

  • Low Energy Consumption & Chemical-Free Approach: Our processes are designed to be energy-efficient, minimising the environmental footprint while avoiding the use of harmful chemicals. This not only reduces costs but also supports sustainable practices.
  • Electrocoagulation (EC): EC effectively removes organic contaminants and selectively extracts heavy metals such as lithium, silver, strontium and cobalt. This targeted approach adds significant value by enabling the recovery of high-demand minerals, supporting both compliance and resource profitability.
  • Capacitive Deionization (CDI): CDI technology extracts essential ions like calcium, magnesium, sodium, chloride, nitrate and sulphate. Post-treatment evaporation processes maximise water recovery, resulting in valuable dry salt streams for commercialisation, which offers an additional revenue opportunity for mining operators.

Benefits

  • Cost-Effective Operation: Pavilion’s solutions deliver high water recovery with zero liquid discharge potential, keeping operational costs low while promoting environmental sustainability.
  • Maximised Resource Recovery: Through Electrocoagulation, we enable the targeted extraction of lithium, boron, and strontium—high-value minerals that contribute to increased profitability. CDI and evaporation processes ensure maximum water recovery, offering the potential to convert salts into a dry stream for added economic benefit.
  • Regulatory Compliance: Our Electrocoagulation technology efficiently removes contaminants, ensuring that mining operations remain compliant with stringent environmental regulations. This reliability supports long-term operational stability and positive environmental outcomes.
  • Remote Deployment Capability: Designed for challenging environments, our solutions utilise renewable energy, making them feasible for remote deployments without extensive infrastructure. This ensures operational reliability and environmental stewardship, even in off-grid locations.

Advantages

  • Scalable and Adaptable Solutions: Pavilion’s technologies, including CDI and EC, are scalable to match varying wastewater volumes, allowing mining companies—large or small—to adapt efficiently and cost-effectively to their specific needs.
  • Selective Mineral Recovery: Our low-energy requirements and targeted extraction capabilities make CDI and EC an economical and sustainable choice for recovering high-value minerals and salts. This aligns with industry goals of improving resource efficiency while minimising environmental impact.