Sustainable Solutions for Mining and Mineral Processing

The mining industry is recognizing ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance) performance now more than ever. These criteria directly impact mining and mineral processing organization’s ability to conduct operations, acquire funding, and remain in good standing with the
communities they impact.
At a high level, the input of the mining process is clean (ore), and the output is clean (separated minerals). It is the processing stage where harsh procedures and chemicals are required. Any leakage, emissions, or discharges at this stage equates to a loss of valuable material and exposes staff and the environment to danger.
One major area for immediate improvement, in terms of sustainability and efficiency, revolves around a common mining valve - the Push Through Knife Gate. This valve is fundamentally flawed for severe service applications as every closure of the valve releases discharge to the atmosphere. These discharges grow in volume after each cycle as the valve continues to wear down.
DSS Valves Guided Shear Gate Design eliminates environmental contamination and material wastage. During the valve sealing process, material is fractured by the shearing tip and angled away, enabling zero
leakage where the gate meets the primary resilient seat and secondary metal seat. A secondary body seal further eliminates any possible leakage to atmosphere or discharge to the environment.
Learn why mining and mineral processing are making the switch to DSS Valves Severe Service Knife Gate Valves in order to:
• Improve ESG Scores
• Reduce Material Waste
• Protect Environment and Staff
• Better Control Processes
• Achieve the Lowest Cost of Ownership