Case Study

Wescoal Mine Water and Waste Management

Securing water supply and operational reliability for mining operations

Addressing water and waste challenges in mining

Wescoal Mine, located in Delmas, Mpumalanga, required a robust water and waste management system to maintain operational continuity and meet environmental compliance standards. The project demanded careful integration of water supply and waste infrastructure to support mining activities while minimising environmental impact.

Axsys Projects delivered a comprehensive design and construction solution, combining technical engineering, mechanical and electrical integration, and a fast-track delivery approach to meet tight timelines.

Key Deliverables

Complete system design

Complete system design

Developed a full water and waste management plan aligned with operational and environmental requirements.

Overland water supply networks

Overland water supply networks

Installed extensive pipe systems for reliable water distribution.

Pumping stations

Pumping stations

Constructed and commissioned facilities to ensure continuous water flow.

Conservancy tanks

Conservancy tanks

Integrated tanks to support waste management and regulatory compliance.

Elevated water storage tanks

Elevated water storage tanks

Provided operational reliability with elevated storage solutions.

Mechanical and electrical works

Mechanical and electrical works

Coordinated associated installations for full system functionality.

Technical approach and innovation

The project incorporated:

Integrated water supply and waste management systems to streamline operations
Integrated water supply and waste management systems to streamline operations
Elevated storage solutions to maintain reliability during peak demand
Elevated storage solutions to maintain reliability during peak demand
Pump system redundancy to reduce operational risk
Pump system redundancy to reduce operational risk
Design and construction compliance with environmental regulations
Design and construction compliance with environmental regulations
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Project benefits

Improved water security for mining operations
Improved water security for mining operations
Enhanced environmental management and regulatory compliance
Enhanced environmental management and regulatory compliance
Reduced operational risk through system redundancy
Reduced operational risk through system redundancy
Cost-effective solution delivered within accelerated timelines
Cost-effective solution delivered within accelerated timelines
White Pearl Tech Group AB

Design and build delivery

Axsys Projects' integrated approach enabled:

Optimised system performance and operational efficiency
Optimised system performance and operational efficiency
Parallel design and construction activities to reduce timelines
Parallel design and construction activities to reduce timelines
Single-point responsibility for all project deliverables
Single-point responsibility for all project deliverables
Effective coordination between design and construction teams
Effective coordination between design and construction teams
White Pearl Tech Group AB
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Project Summary

Client: Moabsvelden (Wescoal Mine)

Location: Delmas, Mpumalanga

Duration: April 2022 - August 2022

Sector: Mining Infrastructure - Water Management

Contract Type: Design & Build

Deliverables: Full water and waste management system, overland water supply networks, pumping stations, conservancy tanks, elevated storage, mechanical and electrical integration

White Pearl Tech

Outcome

Axsys Projects delivered a reliable and fully integrated water and waste management system within a fast-track schedule. The project enhanced operational security, strengthened environmental compliance, and provided long-term reliability through innovative system design and redundancy measures.