How Outdated Slurry Pump Configurations Waste Water in Mining

Global Pumps presented at AIMEX 2025 in the session: Rethinking Water Use in Mining. Mining operations face growing pressure to manage water more sustainably — but some of the biggest savings can come from unexpected places. In this eye-opening session, Darren highlights a commonly overlooked source of water loss and the surprising impact it has on mine sites. Video Index 00:00 Introduction to the Water Crisis in Mining 00:25 What is a Slurry Pump? 01:39 Traditional Sealing Method (Gland Packing) 02:23 How the Gland Packing Seal Operates 04:02 The Hidden Cost: Water Injected into Slurry 04:41 Consumption Calculation for Small Pumps 06:03 Impact on Large Pumps and Entire Mine Sites 07:41 The Solution: Flushless Mechanical Seals 08:36 Diamond Technology for Seals 10:41 ROI and ESG Benefits of Water Reduction More information: https://www.globalpumps.com.au/mechan...