Turning Operations Handover into a Strategic Advantage
The transition from construction to operations is one of the most critical — and most overlooked — phases in mine water treatment. This high-stakes period exposes operators to compliance risks, unstable performance, and mounting costs if accountability and operational readiness are not clearly defined.
Our article, Mine Water Treatment Operations: Bridging the Handover Gap, explores why commissioning and handover are often where projects stumble — and how structured operations and maintenance (O&M) services provide the framework to stabilize systems, embed accountability, and build long-term reliability. Drawing on mining project experience, it shows how the right approach turns handover from a blind spot into a strategic advantage.
Download the full article to learn how a smarter transition strategy can reduce costs, protect compliance, and strengthen trust with regulators, boards, and communities.
Jeff Coombes, M.Sc., B.Comm.
Manager, Strategic Development
Integrated Sustainability
Mine Water Treatment Facility Operations and Maintenance
Operations and maintenance optimizing performance, regulatory compliance, and lifecycle costs for mine water treatment facilities.