SUSTAINABILITY
Multotec GV Cyclones drive safer, more sustainable tailings management
Managing tailings safely and sustainably remains one of the mining industry’s biggest challenges. For operations where above-ground deposition in a Tailings Storage Facility (TSF) is the only option, finding equipment that balances operational efficiency, safety, and environmental responsibility is critical. Yet, many conventional deposition methods struggle to keep pace with stricter regulations, sustainable water use targets, and the need to effectively manage both the rate of rise and long-term TSF stability.
Multotec’s GV Cyclones Driving Effective Tailings Management.
M ultotec’s GV Cyclone has been designed specifically for tailings dam applications, and engineered with these priorities in mind, delivering durability, flexibility, simple maintenance, and process efficiency. Its lightweight spin-cast steel shell is lined with bonded rubber, ensuring it can withstand pressure fluctuations while remaining easy for operators to move on-site. “By improving material distribution, Multotec’s GV Cyclones help mining operations reduce their environmental impact while maintaining safe and efficient tailings deposition,” says Ernst Bekker, Cyclone Product Specialist at Multotec. Supporting clients with tailored solutions A leading South African gold producer, committed to reducing the environmental impact of its tailings deposition, sought a more efficient solution for slurry management. With strict operational and environmental performance standards in place, the safety and reliability of its tailings infrastructure were non-negotiable. Multotec had already built a long-standing relationship with the client through its work on other TSFs and gold processing plants, where it extended
equipment wear life, optimised cyclone performance, and supplied fit-for-purpose solutions such as screening media, automated mechanical samplers, and mill liners. This track record made Multotec the natural partner for the new TSF order. Overcoming operational challenges The mine’s focus on leveraging modern technology to enhance operational performance while reducing environmental impact placed high demands on cyclone durability, flexibility, and efficiency. Handling large tailings volumes under tough conditions had placed pressure on the existing deposition equipment, highlighting the need for a more reliable and operator-friendly solution. Earlier deployments of Multotec cyclones had already proven their performance advantage over competing systems, encouraging the decision to order the GV Cyclones for the new facility. Innovative cyclone design for optimal performance To configure the GV Cyclones, Multotec conducted both in-house simulations and test
Ernst Bekker - Specialist Cyclones.
Blane Pillai, Applications Engineer.
54 MODERN MINING www.modernminingmagazine.co.za | February 2026
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