Scientists from Commonwealth Scientific and Industrial Research Organisation (CSIRO) of Australia have developed a new technology, Virtual Curtain, which can treat mining water and eliminate sludge by up to 90%.

Developed by CSIRO scientist Dr Grant Douglas and team, the technology was first tested at Queensland mine, where it was used to remove metal contaminants from mining wastewater

New technology can treat mining wastewater and reduce sludge by 90% – Mining Technology.