Proposal to reuse water from a conventional tailing in an area of low water potential in Peru

In recent years, technology has allowed mining processes to be developed with fewer environmental impacts. A great concern is related to the use of water in extractive processes. In this opportunity, an evaluation of the recovery of tailings water using thermoplastic filters is presented. For the study, a gold ore processing plant located in a region with a water deficit was chosen. The investment in the filtering system amounts to US$778,460. The filtering system allows the recovery of 103,680 m³/y of water, which could be used to develop other industrial activities in the study area. With the recovered water, previously treated, it would be possible to plant cotton, olive trees and ornamental flowers (roses).