Mine tailings dust control traditionally requires continuous intervention—daily watering, frequent reapplication of suppressants, or ongoing monitoring and adjustment. Soil Solutions’ EBS treatment provides a permanent and sustainable solution for dust control that will perform for 10 + years per application.
Traditional Dust Control Limitations:
Water-based suppression requires daily or weekly reapplication, fails during dry or windy conditions, and provides only temporary relief. Chemical suppressants degrade quickly under UV exposure, require frequent reapplication (monthly or quarterly), may have environmental concerns, and offer inconsistent performance.
Physical covers like vegetation struggle to establish on the subgrade material and toxic tailings, may fail during drought, and require ongoing maintenance. Tarps or fences are expensive for large areas, require installation and maintenance, and can be damaged by weather or wildlife.
Why EBS Is Permanent:
Long-Term Performance: Single EBS application provides effective dust control for 5-10+ years depending on application rate . Many mine tailings facilities treated years ago still show excellent dust control with zero reapplication.
UV and Weather Resistant: EBS is UV resistant and does not degrade under sun exposure, remains effective through all weather conditions, withstands wind and rain, and maintains performance across temperature extremes.
No Reapplication Required: Unlike temporary suppressants, EBS does not require monthly, quarterly, or annual reapplication—eliminating ongoing operational costs and labor requirements.
Proven Performance:
Soil Solutions has mine tailings facilities treated years ago with no dust control maintenance since original application, continued environmental compliance throughout the period, zero community complaints since treatment, and no degradation of dust control effectiveness over time.
Allows for a healthier work environment, decreases liability and legal damage actions, protects the local communities and farmers.
Is a demonstration of greener mining and a mines’ commitment to greater sustainability as this decreases water usage and decreases CO2 emissions. Such pro-active actions can be included in the required annual Sustainability Reporting as quantifiable actions that reduce environmental impact by reducing air pollution, PM 10 and PM 2.5 particulates and decreasing CO2 emissions that contribute to climate change.
Permanent tailings dust control. Soil Solutions delivers proven long-term sustainable solutions: www.soilsolutions.com
