Mining
Mining Solutions
Carus specializes in solutions for the mining industry. We are a world leader in the production of high quality CARUSOL® liquid permanganate, CAIROX® potassium permanganate, and AQUOX® potassium permanganate oxidants for contaminant removal as well as a line of CARUSQUEST® scale inhibitors. In addition, we offer a full line of POLYPRO coagulants and flocculants, polymer feed equipment, permanganate feed equipment, and CARUTEST® permanganate analyzers.
Carus is a global company headquartered in Peru, IL with permanganate manufacturing in LaSalle, IL. Carus regional sales personnel, distributors, and offices are located throughout the world. Quality and continuous improvement are a consistent focus. We are proud to hold certifications for Responsible Care® Management System (RCMS), ISO 9001, and NSF® certifications, among others.
Permanganate in Mining
At Carus, we match our unique chemistries to our mining customers’ needs for combined remedies. Some of our mining solutions include:
- Acidic mine drainage treatment (iron and manganese removal)
- Separation of metals within ores
- Oxidation removal of zinc and cadmium impurities
- Deactivation of flotation compounds
- Cyanide destruction (gold leaching)
- Metal ion oxidation/adsorption on hydrous manganese oxide (HMO)
Watch Our Webinar
In this informative webinar, Lyndon Berwick, Field Technical Service Representative at Carus, delves into the intricacies of improving wastewater quality through permanganate oxidation. Key topics include:
- Permanganate Dosage and Demand
- Coagulant and Flocculant Use
- Order of Chemical Addition
- Co-existing Metal Ions
- Online Monitoring Techniques
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Exploring CAIROX® Potassium Permanganate & CARUSOL® Liquid Permanganate
Powerful Tools in Mining Wastewater Treatment
From Our Blog
Managing Acid Mine Drainage: Essential Solutions for the Mining Industry
Acid mine drainage (AMD) poses significant environmental risks to ecosystems and communities. This issue arises when water from mining operations leaches through mineral deposits, leading to the release of harmful contaminants into surrounding soil and waterways.