Hydraulic Mining: The Missing Link in Your Mine Strategy
A Flexible Approach to Realising Value from Waste and Legacy Assets
Hydraulic mining isn’t just for cleaning up old tailings, it’s a versatile tool that can reshape how mines think about productivity, closure, and sustainability.
Whether it’s recovering residual minerals from waste, reclaiming land for future use, or supporting hybrid production strategies, hydraulic mining offers opportunities most operators overlook. And in today’s climate of tighter margins, ESG expectations, and rising closure liabilities, ignoring those opportunities can mean leaving revenue on the table.
💡 Tip: Hydraulic mining turns tailings from a liability into a strategic asset; plan ahead to maximise recovery and reduce closure costs.
At XR3, we handle everything from assessment to execution, taking the complexity out of hydraulic mining so your team can focus on results.
The Overlooked Challenges in Mining Today
- Residual Value Left Behind – Conventional mining often leaves significant recoverable minerals in tailings storage facilities.
- Rising Closure Liabilities – Managing and monitoring tailings dams for decades post-closure is costly and risky.
- Safety & Environmental Risks – Dust, instability, and water quality concerns increase over time.
- Underutilised Resources – Sites with tailings often underestimate their potential as a revenue stream.
Hydraulic mining addresses these challenges by combining safety, recovery, and rehabilitation into a single, streamlined solution.
A Complete, End-to-End Hydraulic Mining Solution
- Project Scoping & Feasibility – We assess mineral recovery potential, water requirements, and site conditions to identify the best opportunities.
- System Design – Tailored water cannon systems, pumps, and pipelines engineered for your operation.
- Execution & Operations – Skilled crews and remote monitoring for safe, reliable performance.
- Integration – Seamless combination with conventional processing or re-mining methods for maximum recovery.
- Closure & Rehabilitation – Complete landform reshaping, revegetation, and water quality management as part of mine closure.
📌 Note: Every solution is tailored to the site’s geology, climate, production schedule, and environmental obligations.
Realising Value from Tailings
Tailings don’t have to be a hidden cost — with the right approach, they can support revenue, reduce closure risks, and deliver measurable ESG benefits.
With XR3 managing the full process, hydraulic mining becomes a simple, profitable, and sustainable part of your mine strategy.