In this article, Terry Braun, SRK North America's President, discusses statewide water conservation measures taking place in the state of Arizona to combat the ongoing challenges faced with the dwindling Colorado River Basin.
Plans for new metal mines include adoption of emerging technologies such as filtered tailings, reduced evaporation from water storage facilities, less water-intensive dust control, and increased water reuse overall. These plans, combined with adaptive management and stakeholder engagement, will guide metal miners through this complex landscape.
