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New Scientific paper

Mine Wastewater Effect on the Aquatic Diversity and the Ecological Status of the Watercourses in Southern Poland https://www.mdpi.com/2073-4441/16/9/1292?fbclid=IwY2xjawLTLvNleHRuA2FlbQIxMABicmlkETE1TjY0T1RVWW9qOTh3YWlWAR5Ww2KuxFX4nwkSy-ZYFdvr3sNYVkuSrp7R4HMqDB1daTiunAZoUgwQ419uqg_aem_U-2YQJ-FbL6Ua6ukmv5HZg This research was partially supported by Polish Ministry of Science and Higher Education “PMW” programme 2019-2024, agreement 5050/LIFE/2019/2 Coal mining activity contributes to energy security and employment occupation, but is associated with environmental deterioration. Coal combustion leads to GHG emissions, while coal mining results in the generation of saline effluents. These effluents are discharged in inland surface waters, applying significant pressure on their quality, with a negative impact on aquatic life and the economy of a region. This study includes water samples

Scientific Paper Release

Innovative solution for the recovery of clean water and high-purity minerals from the coal mine sector https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0011916425005971?via%3Dihub Coal mining activities generate massive volumes of highly saline wastewater that cause significant ecological damage once they end up in the environment. Saline discharges contribute to the salinization of soil, the disruption of the aquatic flora and fauna, and the degradation of surface water quality. To address this issue, a near-zero liquid discharge (near-ZLD) system has been designed and constructed to treat coal mine wastewater before its discharge into the environment. The pilot system included membrane, precipitation, and thermal technologies to desalinate the

The concept of circular water value and its role in the design and implementation of circular desalination projects. The case of coal mines in Poland

The concept of circular water value and its role in the design and implementation of circular desalination projects. The case of coal mines in Poland https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0011916424002121?via%3Dihub This paper focuses on the ”circular water value” concept in the context of coal mining by comparing the circular value of two different cases. The findings highlight opportunities for enabling a transition in coal mining regions through circular practices.

4th Stakeholder Event of the project in Poland

The LIFE BRINE MINING 4th Stakeholder Event took place at Poland. The meeting, which marked the final project event, held at the GIG premises, attracted a diverse audience, including policy makers, local government officials, representatives from the Polish Mining Group, members of the scientific community, and other key stakeholders. Prof Maria Loizidou from NTUA, LIFE BRINE MINING project coordinator presents the current method of waste water treatment in Poland, Gregor Gzyl mapping Polish mines and salinity issues, Dimitris Xevgenos (SEALEAU) and Sandy Chrisostomou (THERMOSSOL) presenting the business / economic aspects and the market exploitation plan of the project in the

Final event of the LIFE BRINE-MINING project at Rhodes, Greece

Rhodes 2024 conference: the ­final event of the LIFE BRINE-MINING project with title “Demonstration of an advanced technique for eliminating coal mine wastewater (brines) combined with resource recovery”, aiming to enable the improvement of the saline wastewater management performance of coal mining activities by recovering useful and marketable materials as water and salts took place on Friday 21 June. Below the agenda of the event: M. Loizidou Demonstration of an advanced technique for eliminating coal mine wastewater (brines) combined with resource recovery K. Mitko, M. Turek Recovery of magnesium hydroxide, calcite and gypsum from coal mine water M. Loizidou, Dimitris

LIFE Brine-Mining – A European project for the recovery of clean water and salts from coal mine wastewaters

Figure 1: Members from the Brine-Mining team, some of them holding the LIFE flag, together with representatives of companies and mines, at the installation of the project demonstration system, in Poland

The EU has been putting more and more money into generating power from renewable sources like sun, air, and water, with the aim of reducing CO2 emissions and a gradual shift away from consuming fossil fuels. However, coal remains an important raw material in Europe. Unlike brown coal, hard coal is also used in other industries besides power production and is therefore traded and consumed by all EU countries except Malta (https://ec.europa.eu/eurostat/web/products-eurostat-news/w/ddn-20230622-2). Countries of Northern Europe, with Poland being dominant in this field, extract hard coal even 1000 meters below the earth surface. The extraction of coal from the earth is

Technical Video: Presentation of the Pilot System in Katowice, Poland

The pilot system can treat 0.8 m3/h and is currently installed in the Zhemoveet coal mine that discharges to the Vistula river. The project aims to enable the improvement of the saline wastewater management performance of coal mining activities by recovering useful and marketable materials as water and salts. This way, the environmental impact of coal mine activities associated with brine discharge is minimized, while closing the loop of brine effluent. The main objective of the project is to provide an integrated solution for the management of coal mine effluents, including recovery of water and salts with high purity and

Participation in the LIFE HIDAQUA workshop

LIFE Brine-Mining attended the 2nd Workshop of the LIFE HIDAQUA project on November 13, 2023, which focused on “Wastewater and Waste Reuse Strategies in the Industry for Sustainable Wastewater Management Issues.” The workshop aimed to showcase advancements and outcomes across various projects dedicated to industrial waste and wastewater reuse. It also offered the opportunity for networking and sharing experiences among participants about the discussed topics. We sincerely thank LIFE HIDAQUA for the excellent organization of the workshop and we renew our presence for the next event!

Visitors from Greece, Cyprus and England to the Katowice Pilot System – 23 November

Last day of the Open Site Visits to the LIFE BRINE-MINING Pilot System in Katowice, Poland. Valued stakeholders from Greece, Cyprus and England had the opportunity to see in action and ask the experts about the Innovative Prototype Desalination System which uses an advanced technique for eliminating coal mine wastewater (brines) combined with resource recovery. The visit was supported by academics, experts and partners from the NTUA team, the SUT team, the PGG and NEVIS. Vivid discussion followed from the stakeholders and visitors that are representing the energy and engineering sector. The Daily Open Day Site Visits to the Demo

Ukrainian Universities and State Organisations visited our Prototype in Poland

New valued visitors, representing Ukrainian Universities, State Organisations and Embassies, visited the LIFE BRINE-MINING Innovative Prototype Desalination System which uses an advanced technique for eliminating coal mine wastewater combined with resource recovery. The Daily Open Day Site Visits to the Demo are taking place from 8 November to 23 November 2023 on the premises ponds in Oficerska street 43-143 Lędziny, Poland. For your attendance you are requested to pre register at: https://lnkd.in/dk93P_MK