TerraMines

Water at the heart of our concerns

Building water solutions together

Leader in mine water treatment

Combining our expertise with your challenges for responsible, sustainable and efficient management of mining water.

TerraMines Inc. is a Quebec-based company specializing in the treatment of water associated with mining activities, with a strong presence in the Lanaudière region. At the crossroads of engineering, environment and regulation, we offer our customers cutting-edge expertise and tailor-made solutions to the complex challenges of water management in the mining sector.

Our mission is clear: to protect the natural environment while ensuring the conformity of mining operations, thanks to high-performance, appropriate and sustainable treatment systems. We intervene at every stage of the mining cycle – from exploration to closure – to prevent, control and treat runoff, industrial effluents, process water or specific contaminants such as heavy metals and acid mine drainage.

TerraMines expertise

TerraMines relies on a rigorous, collaborative, hands-on approach, in which each solution is developed in close consultation with the customer. Thanks to our experienced, multi-disciplinary team and our commitment to quality, we are able to meet the highest industry standards.

Our services cover the entire processing cycle:

Exploration

Water issues: Minimal impact, but local drainage or borehole water may need to be managed from time to time.

Feasibility study and permits

Water issues: Impact studies on local water resources, definition of future treatment needs.

Construction

Water issues: Runoff, site water, first management basins to be set up.

Operating

Water issues: Ongoing management of process water, runoff, industrial wastewater, sometimes treatment of contaminated water (acids, metals, etc.).

Closing and post-closing

Water issues: Long-term management of residual water, basin stability, risk of acid mine drainage.

By choosing TerraMines, mining companies are associating themselves with a reliable strategic partner, capable of transforming environmental constraints into opportunities for continuous improvement. We firmly believe that responsible water management is not only a regulatory issue, but also an essential condition for performance, social acceptability and sustainability.

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