MIWARE, Mine Water as Resource
| Reference number | |
| Coordinator | Chromafora AB |
| Funding from Vinnova | SEK 2 350 500 |
| Project duration | November 2014 - October 2017 |
| Status | Completed |
| Venture | Eureka cluster co-funding |
Purpose and goal
The goal of MIWARE- ”MIne WAter as a REsource” has been to develop and demonstrate robust solutions for treatment of mining water. Within the Swedish part of the project, Chromafora has shown that we can selectively separate metals and turn waste streams from mining into resources. The project has been a good stepping stone for further commercialization and patents.
Expected results and effects
The effects of our technology are many, but we will name a few. Selective extraction of metals enables reuse of resources and increases the effectivity of the mine. It decreases energy consumption, transport of chemicals and enables use of waste materials and ores that cannot be utilized today. The technic has the potential to contribute to a better environment and an increased recycling of metals.
Planned approach and implementation
Chromafora performed a configuration of our technology in three cases. The selective extraction technic has been shown for rare earth metals from leached Apatite, copper and zinc from waste streams, as well as, antimony from mine drainage water. After completion, an analysis of the economics and the potential for a commercial plant has been conducted.