On-Site Water Resource
Overview
The Swallow Mine benefits from a consistent on-site water source that has supported small-scale processing and site operations. This resource reduces trucking costs, streamlines pilot testing, and improves the path to scalable milling with standard water management practices.
Wells & Water Rights Established
1st Registered well with annual allotment of 48+ acre-feet
2nd Registered well with annual allotment of 24+ acre-feet
Source & Hydrology
Water is accessible on site and has been used to support processing and dust control. Operators can implement standard storage and recirculation to minimize fresh water draw. Seasonal monitoring and simple flow logging are recommended during ramp-up to inform plant design.
Reliable year-round water source supporting mining, milling, and on-site operations.
Operational Uses
Milling & Processing
Supports crushing, grinding, gravity concentration and future flotation with standard recirculation.
Dust Control
Improves safety and air quality on roads, stockpiles, and working areas.
Drilling & Core Cutting
Supports exploration programs and sample preparation on site.
Emergency & Camp
Readily available water for safety measures and temporary camp needs.
Infrastructure & Water Management
- Storage & Recirculation: Add modular tanks or lined ponds to reduce make-up water and stabilize flows.
- Pumping: Simple pump skids and metering support pilot-to-plant scale operations.
- Settling: Basic clarification and fines handling to maintain clean process water.
- Monitoring: Log seasonal observations and flows to inform detailed plant design.
Environmental Stewardship
On-site water enables short haul distances and efficient recirculation, lowering fuel use and fresh draw. A purchaser can implement standard best practices – lined storage, flow metering, sediment management – to meet regulatory expectations and support responsible development.