Palabora Mining Implements Effective Dust Control with Durasolution
As part of their Environmental Management System, Palabora Mining took proactive steps to control dust emissions across key areas of their operation. The primary focus areas included:
✅ Parking area for mining offices
✅ In-plant roads
✅ Workshop entrance and surrounding areas
Why Durasolution?
Given the high traffic volumes and continuous dust generation from wind, vehicle movement, and material spillage from heavily loaded trucks, Durasolution was selected as the optimal dust control solution.
Application Process:
✔ Surface Preparation – A grader was used to remove debris and reduce excess dust to approximately 1 cm, ensuring maximum penetration of Durasolution.
✔ Efficient Application – A pump and spray system mounted on a truck was used to apply two coats of Durasolution across the targeted areas.
✔ No Operational Disruptions – Traffic continued to flow seamlessly during the application process, ensuring zero downtime for mining operations.
Key Benefits of Durasolution for Palabora Mining:
🔹 Continuous Dust Suppression – Maintains a constantly wet surface, significantly reducing airborne dust (PM10 & PM2.5 compliant).
🔹 Enhanced Stability & Compaction – Strengthens road surfaces, reducing material displacement and the need for frequent grading.
🔹 Improved Worker Health & Safety – Minimizes dust-related illnesses and improves air quality in high-traffic areas.
🔹 Environmentally Friendly – A non-toxic, sustainable solution that aligns with Palabora Mining’s environmental initiatives.
By implementing Durasolution, Palabora Mining has effectively enhanced operational efficiency, workplace safety, and environmental compliance—another successful dust control solution by Soil Solutions!
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