Mining and MineralsMine Dewatering and Water Management
Water reaches every working place in a mine, and a dewatering system that falls behind floods the lowest and usually the most valuable ground. This course covers keeping ahead of it. Delegates work through hydrogeology and inflow prediction, the pumping systems used in deep and open pit operations, and settler, dam and column design. Pump selection, staging and the energy cost of lifting water are covered, since dewatering is often the largest single power consumer. Water balance and reuse are addressed, along with the storm and flood events that overwhelm a system designed for average conditions. The course closes on discharge quality and regulatory obligations.
Course objectives
- Predict inflow from hydrogeological data
- Design and operate pumping systems for deep and open pit mines
- Specify settlers, dams and column arrangements
- Select and stage pumps and control the energy cost of lifting water
- Construct a mine water balance and identify reuse opportunities
- Plan for storm and flood events beyond design conditions
- Meet discharge quality and regulatory obligations
Who should attend
- Mine engineering and services staff
- Hydrogeologists and environmental engineers
- Pump maintenance and mechanical staff
- Energy managers on mining operations
- Environmental officers responsible for discharge
Course outline
- 01Water reaches every working place
- 02Hydrogeology and inflow prediction
- 03Pumping systems in deep and open pit mines
- 04Settlers, dams and columns
- 05Pump selection, staging and energy cost
- 06Water balance and reuse
- 07Storm and flood events
- 08Discharge quality and regulatory obligations
Scheduled sessions
| Dates | Venue | Format | Price | Register |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 to 4 November 2026 | Lusaka, Zambia | Classroom | USD 995 per delegate | Register Now |
| 2 to 4 December 2026 | Online | Online | R6,500 per delegate | Register Now |
| 7 to 9 December 2026 | Mbabane, Eswatini | Classroom | R14,950 per delegate | Register Now |
| 22 to 24 March 2027 | Durban, South Africa | Classroom | R14,950 per delegate | Register Now |