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    The utility of a systems approach for managing strategic water risks at a mine site level

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    Authors
    Kunz, N.
    Moran, Christopher
    Date
    2016
    Type
    Journal Article
    
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    Kunz, N. and Moran, C. 2016. The utility of a systems approach for managing strategic water risks at a mine site level. Water Resources and Industry. 13: pp. 1-6.
    Source Title
    Water Resources and Industry
    DOI
    10.1016/j.wri.2016.02.001
    ISSN
    2212-3717
    School
    Office of Research and Development
    URI
    http://hdl.handle.net/20.500.11937/48013
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    • Curtin Research Publications
    Abstract

    © 2016 The Authors. Mining operations increasingly encounter two water-related risks: (1) Dryness - having insufficient water to meet production needs; and (2) Wetness - having too much water leading to discharge during high rainfall events. Water accounts and dynamic systems models have been developed to assist decision makers in identifying these risks, however little empirical research has explored the practical utility of a systems modelling approach. To address this gap, we apply a systems approach at an operational mine site. Uncertainties in water flows were identified to guide decisions about where additional monitoring equipment should be installed to improve the accuracy of the overall site water balance. Simulation results provided valuable information for the site water committee to consider "out-of-the-box" ideas for progressing towards its ambitious water goals and mitigating strategic water risks. It is concluded that systems approaches should be further applied within mining and other industrial sectors.

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