Modern Mining July 2025

SUPPLY CHAIN NEWS

Advanced technologies enable water reuse Utilities and businesses around the world have reused 18.1 billion cubic

the company has set a bold new target: enabling customers to reduce annual water demand by 2 billion cubic metres by 2030. “Every drop we can reuse is a win for our communities,” said Chetan Mistry, Strategy and Marketing Manager at Xylem Africa. “We see success when we work closely with community members. We provide the materials and equipment, and experts who share their knowledge, but it’s the community who makes a difference. There are also gains for water recycling among local mining, agriculture, and the public utility sector.” n

emissions, and make water infrastructure more resilient. “Our customers are tackling the world’s toughest water challenges,” said Matthew Pine, Xylem CEO. “Their results show the impact of scaling proven technology solutions to strengthen water systems. The work they do empowers businesses and communities to become more water-secure.” In 2019, Xylem launched its 2025 Sustainability Goals, including several targeting the positive impact its technology enables for its customers. Xylem achieved all four of its 2025 Customer Sustainability Goals ahead of schedule. Building on that momentum, the adjustment of impeller nose clearance by enhancing wear performance and reducing maintenance time. This was followed by the installation of the first SLYsight in 2021, an advanced slurry pump wear monitoring technology that uses sensors to provide real-time data on pump wear, optimising maintenance schedules and extending pump life. Looking ahead, KSB GIW is leveraging its world-class foundry capabilities to meet the market demand for larger mill duty pumps. The development of the MDX 850 will take full advantage of the expanded foundry’s capacity. Additionally, the new KSB IoT and Automation Lab in Grovetown, Georgia,

metres of water since 2019, enabled by solutions from global water technology leader Xylem, the company revealed in its Sustainability Report. That volume is enough to meet the annual water needs of more than 350 million people, based on global use estimates. Reuse is just one part of a broader effort to increase global water security – alongside the implementation of advanced treatment and digital technologies. Water managers are using the innovations to protect water sources, remove contaminants, reduce

Pumps lead the way with advanced technology In 2008, the KSB GIW® MDX pump represented a major leap forward in mill duty applications. The MDX was

meticulously designed as a world-class mill pump for cyclone feed applications. Within five years of its launch, major mines began specifying the MDX pump for new facilities and expansions. The MDX has consistently outperformed other pumps, often two to four times in certain cases. As a result, many customers have standardised on the MDX for their cyclone feed applications praising it for its best-in-class wear performance and ease of maintenance. In 2018 the first RAMSL (Remotely Adjusted Mechanical Suction Liner) was installed, revolutionising

USA, will accelerate the development of digital products. Plans include a handheld version of SLYsight and a user dashboard for on-demand data to optimise equipment performance. These initiatives will introduce exciting new features to the market, ensuring the MDX product line remains ahead of the curve and continues to offer best-in-class performance. n

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