The global mining industry is facing extremely significant challenges related to consumptionism and rising demands for mineral-based products. Declining richness and exhaustion of available commodities, climate change and intensification of environmental issues, as well as deepening water scarcity are only driving concerns. The new era of redefining the mining industry for tomorrow and beyond is here and mining companies are forced to start doing things differently, re-think over their current business approach and invest in long-term solutions and technologies in order to mitigate environmental, economic and social concerns. Sustainable business today ensures future gains tomorrow, and therefore the global mining industry is undergoing a major transformation. Water sustainability in mining is becoming an industry standard and yet poses complex challenges that require holistic and revolutionary thinking over water issues and incorporation of waterless mines targeting assessment, strategy and execution to lower water consumption; engaging water recycling initiatives and zero water discharge; integrating smart solutions, as well as advanced treatment technologies and reinforced services.
Research Scope
The growth of the global mining water and wastewater treatment market is strongly driven by the ongoing demand for waterless mine and sustainable operations, supported by digitalisation of the value chain and reinforced services. On the other hand, the industry is facing challenges related to a lack of transparent legislation and financial support in terms of environmental investments in key global mining locations and the need for high-scale investment towards transformation of the entire mining business. This report looks at the market from the mining water and wastewater treatment perspective comprising design & engineering services, water, wastewater & acid mine drainage (AMD) treatment equipment, process control & management, treatment chemicals, and operation & maintenance services dedicated to extraction and processing of commodities. Regional coverage includes Europe & Russia, North America, Latin America, Middle East & Africa, and Asia Pacific.
The global mining water and wastewater treatment market, valued at $4,730.2 million in 2018, is expected to expand at a CAGR of 11.0% between 2018 and 2023, reaching $7,973.7 million at the end of forecast period. Overall development of the global mining water and wastewater treatment market is strongly supported by healthy growth of the mining industry, high CAPEX of mining companies dedicated to environmental investments, as well as the transition of the entire industry towards more sustainable operations and digitalisation. All regions where the mining industry is active, or is yet to be present, offer high investment opportunities for water-related technologies and services. The European market is driven mainly by a strong focus on implementation of sustainable practices in the mining industry, strict and transparent rules dedicated to management and protection of natural resources, as well as a high penetration rate of advanced technologies. Projected strong growth of the North American market will be mainly driven by further development of advanced water, wastewater, and AMD treatment technologies, as well as large-scale investments into process control & management technologies and solutions. Large-scale mining business in Latin America is in urgent need for implementation of integrated water management solutions enabling the move towards more sustainable operations and water-saving solutions. The mining industry in the Middle East and African region is characterised by weak sustainability and a lack of holistic approach to business operations; however, with the growing number of foreign investors and rising social awareness, it is expected that the region will finally turn towards more efficient water-related and process control solutions. In Asia Pacific, areas of rising concern over water stress, especially in China, India, and Australia, are expected to see great investment into membrane technologies, coupled with a strong focus on desalination, zero liquid discharge (ZLD), metal recovery technologies, as well as decentralised treatment solutions for mining in remote locations.
Key growth opportunities include state-of-art decentralised treatment solutions, seeking cost-effective and environment-friendly alternative water sources for regions with limited water availability, solutions and services for improved end-to-end mining production efficiency, digital transformation of the entire mining value chain, organic and inorganic chemicals supporting high-end treatment as well as maintenance chemicals, and strategic partnerships and collaborations for ensuring overall progress.
At present, water has become a unique platform to build cooperation, creating significant internal and external value through Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) programmes as well as consolidation and integration of the mining business, including other mining companies, technology and service providers as well as local communities. Learning from the past and incorporating innovations to address present challenges enables shaping the future growth path. Therefore, managing water-related risks responsibly, working across market barriers, incorporating advanced technologies, looking from a beyond-my-fence perspective and turning water-related challenges into significant business opportunities are becoming the best practices to follow.
Author: Paulina Blaszczyk
Purpose of this Experiential Study
5 Step Process to Transformational Growth
From Pit to Port—Scope and Market Definitions
Market Segmentation
Drivers and Restraints
Top 5 Messages
Environmental and Socioeconomic Footprint of Mining Operations
Key Water-Intensive Commodities
Mining Mega Trends up to 2050
Global Mining Water and Wastewater Treatment Market—Revenue Forecast
Global Mining Water and Wastewater Treatment Market—Percent Revenue Share by Region
Global Mining Water and Wastewater Treatment Market—Percent Revenue Share by Segment
Demand for Water Sustainability—Water Becoming “New Gold” in Mining
Top Growth Opportunities for Sustainable Mining of the Future
Top Growth Opportunities for Sustainable Mining of the Future (continued)
Strategic Imperatives for the Mining Water and Wastewater Industry
Global Mining Industry—Today and Tomorrow
Who are the Top 10 Mining Companies Worldwide?
Market Hotspots—North America
Market Hotspots—North America (continued)
Market Hotspots—Latin America
Market Hotspots—Latin America (continued)
Market Hotspots—Europe and Russia
Market Hotspots—Europe and Russia (continued)
Market Hotspots—Middle East and Africa
Market Hotspots—Middle East and Africa (continued)
Market Hotspots—Asia-Pacific
Market Hotspots—Asia-Pacific (continued)
Water-intensive Commodities—Coal
Water-intensive Commodities—Copper
Water-intensive Commodities—Diamond
Water-intensive Commodities—Gold
Water-intensive Commodities—Nickel
Water-intensive Commodities—Iron
Water-intensive Commodities—Platinum and Palladium
Mining Industry Value Chain—Key Water-related Issues
Water for Mining Activities
Key Water Pollutants of Mining Industry
Global Trends Shaping the Transition of the Mining Industry
Global Trends Shaping the Transition of the Mining Industry (continued)
Global Trends Shaping the Transition of the Mining Industry (continued)
On Track Towards Sustainable and Environmentally Sensitive Green Mining
Sustainable Mining Roadmap
Mining Mega Trends up to 2050
Mining Mega Trends up to 2050 (continued)
Mining Mega Trends up to 2050 (continued)
Revenue Forecast
Revenue Forecast Discussion
Revenue Forecast by Segment
Growth Opportunities by Segment
Growth Opportunities by Segment Discussion
Growth Opportunities for Mining Water Treatment Equipment Type
Growth Opportunities for Mining Wastewater Treatment Equipment Type
Growth Opportunities for Mining AMD Treatment Equipment Type
Growth Opportunities for the Mining Water and Wastewater Treatment Market by Region
Europe—Revenue Forecast
Europe—Revenue Forecast by Segment
Europe—Revenue Forecast Discussion
North America—Revenue Forecast
North America—Revenue Forecast by Segment
North America—Revenue Forecast Discussion
Latin America—Revenue Forecast
Latin America—Revenue Forecast by Segment
Latin America—Revenue Forecast Discussion
Middle East and Africa—Revenue Forecast
Middle East and Africa—Revenue Forecast by Segment
Middle East and Africa—Revenue Forecast Discussion
Asia-Pacific—Revenue Forecast
Asia-Pacific—Revenue Forecast by Segment
Asia-Pacific—Revenue Forecast Discussion
Technology Suppliers Perspective—Demand for Complex Water Treatment Services Dedicated to Mining Industry
Technology Suppliers Perspective—Value Chain of Key Market Stakeholders
Technology Suppliers Perspective—Route-to-Market with High Demand for Value-added Services
Technology Suppliers Perspective—Exceeding End Users’ Expectations and Constant Improvements in the Level of Services
Levers for Growth
Growth Opportunity 1—Decentralised Water and Wastewater Treatment
Case Study—Plug-and-Play Containerised Treatment for Water Reuse by Fluence
Growth Opportunity 2—Alternative Sources of Water
Key Desalination Technologies for the Mining Industry
Desalination with Membrane Technologies on the Rise
Case Study—Chile on the Forefront of Desalination for Mining
Growth Opportunity 3—Sustainable Mining Productivity
Improving Productivity with Vertical Integration of Technologies and Services
Improving Mining Value Chain—Improving Performance while Rebuilding Profitability
Building Long-term Plan for Optimal Mining Production
Growth Opportunity 4—Digitalisation and Smart Mining
Holistic Planning for Smart Mining
Holistic Planning for Smart Mining (continued)
Key Future Components of Intelligent Mining
Growth Opportunities for Smart Sensing Technologies
Growth Opportunities for Smart Sensing Technologies (continued)
Growth Opportunities for Smart Sensing Technologies (continued)
Case Study—Outotec’s Water Quantity and Quality Management (WQQM™) Monitors Water Balance Across the Entire Mining Site
Case Study—EcoStruxure™ for Sustainable Mining by Schneider Electric
Growth Opportunity 5—Advanced Treatment Chemicals
Value-added Features of Chemicals for the Mining Industry
Bringing Sustainability with Water Treatment Chemicals
Growth Opportunity 6—Final Frontiers
Growth Opportunities for Arctic Mining
Growth Opportunities for Arctic Mining (continued)
Growth Opportunities for Deep Sea Mining
Growth Opportunities for Deep Sea Mining (continued)
Growth Opportunities for Asteroid Mining
Caste Study—Utilising Asteroid Water Resources
Growth Opportunity 7—Cooperation Among Market Stakeholders
Consolidation and Integration of Mining Industry—Water as a Unique Platform to Build Cooperation, Trust and Social License to Operate
Case Study—Anglo American and World Bank for Climate-Smart Mining Initiative
Holistic Approach to Water in the Mining Industry Becomes a Necessity to Ensure Future Resource Sustainability
End-user Perspective—Considering Impacts of Sustainability Issues and Becoming More Transparent About Risks and Opportunities
End-user Perspective—Sustainable Way of Doing Business in the Global Mining Market
Future Market Direction—Meeting Present Needs with the Ability to Meet Future Demands
Case Study—Water Sustainability Becoming an Industry Standard
Case Study—Water Sustainability Gaining Social Acceptance and Ensuring Strong Market Presence
Case Study—Water Sustainability Becoming the Answer to Progressing Water Stress
The Last Word—Learning from the Past, Incorporating Solutions to Address Present Challenges and Shaping the Future
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Identifying Your Company’s Growth Zone
Growth Opportunities 1-7—Vision and Strategy
Growth Opportunities Matrix
Growth Strategies for Your Company
Prioritised Opportunities Through Implementation
List of Exhibits
List of Exhibits (continued)
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Research Scope
The growth of the global mining water and wastewater treatment market is strongly driven by the ongoing demand for waterless mine and sustainable operations, supported by digitalisation of the value chain and reinforced services. On the other hand, the industry is facing challenges related to a lack of transparent legislation and financial support in terms of environmental investments in key global mining locations and the need for high-scale investment towards transformation of the entire mining business. This report looks at the market from the mining water and wastewater treatment perspective comprising design & engineering services, water, wastewater & acid mine drainage (AMD) treatment equipment, process control & management, treatment chemicals, and operation & maintenance services dedicated to extraction and processing of commodities. Regional coverage includes Europe & Russia, North America, Latin America, Middle East & Africa, and Asia Pacific.
The global mining water and wastewater treatment market, valued at $4,730.2 million in 2018, is expected to expand at a CAGR of 11.0% between 2018 and 2023, reaching $7,973.7 million at the end of forecast period. Overall development of the global mining water and wastewater treatment market is strongly supported by healthy growth of the mining industry, high CAPEX of mining companies dedicated to environmental investments, as well as the transition of the entire industry towards more sustainable operations and digitalisation. All regions where the mining industry is active, or is yet to be present, offer high investment opportunities for water-related technologies and services. The European market is driven mainly by a strong focus on implementation of sustainable practices in the mining industry, strict and transparent rules dedicated to management and protection of natural resources, as well as a high penetration rate of advanced technologies. Projected strong growth of the North American market will be mainly driven by further development of advanced water, wastewater, and AMD treatment technologies, as well as large-scale investments into process control & management technologies and solutions. Large-scale mining business in Latin America is in urgent need for implementation of integrated water management solutions enabling the move towards more sustainable operations and water-saving solutions. The mining industry in the Middle East and African region is characterised by weak sustainability and a lack of holistic approach to business operations; however, with the growing number of foreign investors and rising social awareness, it is expected that the region will finally turn towards more efficient water-related and process control solutions. In Asia Pacific, areas of rising concern over water stress, especially in China, India, and Australia, are expected to see great investment into membrane technologies, coupled with a strong focus on desalination, zero liquid discharge (ZLD), metal recovery technologies, as well as decentralised treatment solutions for mining in remote locations.
Key growth opportunities include state-of-art decentralised treatment solutions, seeking cost-effective and environment-friendly alternative water sources for regions with limited water availability, solutions and services for improved end-to-end mining production efficiency, digital transformation of the entire mining value chain, organic and inorganic chemicals supporting high-end treatment as well as maintenance chemicals, and strategic partnerships and collaborations for ensuring overall progress.
At present, water has become a unique platform to build cooperation, creating significant internal and external value through Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) programmes as well as consolidation and integration of the mining business, including other mining companies, technology and service providers as well as local communities. Learning from the past and incorporating innovations to address present challenges enables shaping the future growth path. Therefore, managing water-related risks responsibly, working across market barriers, incorporating advanced technologies, looking from a beyond-my-fence perspective and turning water-related challenges into significant business opportunities are becoming the best practices to follow.
Author: Paulina Blaszczyk
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| Podcast | No |
| Predecessor | M677-15 |
| Author | Paulina Blaszczyk |
| Industries | Environment |
| WIP Number | ME9C-01-00-00-00 |
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| GPS Codes | 9307-A4 |
Growth Opportunities for Sustainable Solutions in the Global Mining Water and Wastewater Treatment Market, Forecast to 2023
Capturing Opportunities with Digital Transformation and Waterless Mines Towards Greater Efficiency and Circular Economy
25-Oct-2019
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