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SCIDEV LTD — Investor Presentation 2025
Sep 7, 2025
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FY25 Investor Presentation SEPTEMBER 2025 Seán Halpin CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER Anna Hooper CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER
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A BLUEPRINT
FOR GROWTH
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About SciDev
Delivering innovative solutions that solve industries’ most complex water problems
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Our solutions allow clients to recycle and reuse water, improve operational efficiencies and reduce their environmental footprints.
SciDev consists of two core divisions:
85+ Employees
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Chemical Services
Improving operational and environmental outcomes with world-leading chemistry. Servicing a range of heavy industries.
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Water Technologies
Innovative water treatment solutions solving complex contamination issues. World-leading PFAS treatment technology.
11+ Patents
8+
SciDev area of operations: Markets Asia-Pacific UK & Europe North America Middle East South America
Oil and Gas Water Treatment Construction & Mining & Mineral Infrastructure Processing Remediation
Billion litres of PFAScontaminated water treated
380+ Wells treated with CatChek
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GROWING
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Leading Market Diversified Strong Technology Revenue Streams Financials World-leading Diversified business Robust balance sheet proprietary servicing a wide range and healthy cash flow. technologies. of industries. ▪ Improving ▪ Multiple distinct ▪ Annual revenue of operational business units with $103m, underlying outcomes for our technical synergies EBITDA $7.1m; clients. operating across a Operating Cash Flow diverse range of end Positive.
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▪ Reducing water markets.
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Reducing water footprint of global clients operating in mining, construction, oil & gas and water treatment.
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Sustainable cashflow
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▪ Scalable business generation to support model. ongoing organic growth.
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Growth focused, positioned to take ▪ Secured $10.0 million advantage of Finance facilities regulatory tailwinds agreement with and business trends. Westpac; providing balance sheet flexibility to drive future growth.
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Agile, client-centric, proactive approach to technology development.
Global PFAS Opportunity
Fully commercialised world-leading tech to tackle global PFAS problem.
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US$250.0 billion addressable market.
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Rapidly developing global market driven by growing regulation.
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FluorofIX Best-inClass technology removes high-level PFAS to below limits of detection.
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Revenue Operating Cashflow $103m $2.9m (FY24 $109m) (FY24 $6.5m) Underling EBITDA Cash & Cash Equivalents $7.1m $9.7m (FY24 $8.8m) (FY24 $9.4m) Financing Facility Gross Margin $10m 28% (FY24 26%)
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Continued to execute on our strategy of becoming a globally significant water solutions business.
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Operational footprint expanded, strengthening our presence in North America and Asia-Pacific and Europe.
46% increase in sales of SciDev’s proprietary CatChek technology into the US oil & gas market.
First PFAS treatment contracts in EU and North America including contract to treat PFAS impacted waste for US Department of Defense.
Strong pipeline development and conversion of new opportunities across each business unit.
Reinvestment into business development capability, and international expansion to position the business for sustained growth.
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Board strengthened to support the next phase of strategic growth.
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Financial Performance
Earnings year on year
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Revenue ($m) Underlying EBITDA ($m)
8.8
109 103 7.1
90
56 4.1
1.9
FY22 FY23 FY24 FY25 FY22 FY23 FY24 FY25
Operating Cashflow ($m) NPAT ($m)
2.2
6.5
4.8
2.9
-0.6 -0.3
-0.9
-1.3
FY22 FY23 FY24 FY25 FY22 FY23 FY24 FY25
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All $ in AUD. Financial information should be read with the FY25 Annual Report lodged with the ASX
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Financial Performance
Cashflow
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| $m: Year to date | FY24 | FY25 |
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| Underlying EBIT Add: Depreciation & Amortisation |
4.8 4.1 |
2.9 |
| 4.2 | ||
| Underlying EBITDA Operating cashflow Add: net interest and other costs of finance paid Add: Net income taxes paid |
8.8 6.5 0.4 1.1 |
7.1 |
| 2.9 | ||
| 0.5 | ||
| 3.0 | ||
| Underlying operating cashflow Underlying EBITDA cash conversion Operating cashflow Investing cashflow Financing cashflow |
8.0 90% 6.5 (3.7) (1.1) |
6.4 |
| 90% | ||
| 2.9 | ||
| (2.3) | ||
| (0.4) | ||
| Net increase in cash & cash equivalents | 1.7 | 0.3 |
All $ in AUD. Financial information should be read with the FY25 Annual Report lodged with the ASX
Operating Cashflow
▪ Cash conversion remains a key focus of management, 90% achieved in both FY25 and FY24.
- Operating cashflow down $3.6m on prior year, reflecting lower underlying EBITDA (FY25 $1.8m lower than FY24) and higher US tax payments at $1.9m higher including $0.7m relating to prior year
▪ One-off transaction costs of $0.9m remain largely unpaid at 30 June 2025
Investing Cashflow
▪ Includes $2.1m capex (FY24 $2.1m)
Financing Cashflow
▪ Final settlement of Haldon Industries acquisition $2.4m ▪ Paydown of lease liability $1.3m
▪ Offset by net drawdown on Westpac facility $3.5m at 30 June
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Segment Performance – Chemical Services
Proprietary chemistry platform remains cornerstone of operations
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Chemical Services Revenue ($m)
87 86
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40
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FY20 FY21 FY22 FY23 FY24 FY25
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Highlights
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Increased CatChek sales 46% YoY.
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Growth of customer footprint in US O&G, reducing customer concentration
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First material contract in Permian Basin to generate >$10m in revenue in FY26
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Multi-year MaxiFlox® contracts secured across mining, construction & infrastructure.
Investment
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Growth of Energy Services in-basin sales presence and marketing support
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America's business development resources to target the mining market.
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25 new branded ISOs deployed to strengthen on-site delivery
Outlook
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Near-term headwinds: lower oil prices are creating H1 FY26 schedule gaps for some E&P clients
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Medium-term growth tailwinds: US shale gas production forecast to rise significantly as infrastructure comes online in 12–18 months
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Process Chemistry: strong sales pipeline and conversion of delayed FY25 opportunities.
All $ in AUD. Financial information should be read with the FY25 Annual Report lodged with the ASX
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Segment Performance – Water Technologies
Strengthening position as a leader in sustainable water solutions
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Water Technologies Revenue ($m)
22
17
12 12
FY22 FY23 FY24 FY25
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Highlights
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Secured and delivered a $5.6m WTP for a major NSW infrastructure project.
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Secured first PFAS contracts in the UK and Sweden
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First US Department of Defence Contract to treat PFAS-impacted waste.
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$2.5 million FluorofIX project at the former Munmorah Power Station, NSW
Investment
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Continued development of European and North American PFAS Market.
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Key hires in design, engineering, & contract management to strengthen project execution.
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FluorofIX and RegenIX independently verified for PFAS lifecycle cost advantages.
Outlook
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Australia-Pacific: Return to profitability as delayed FY25 contracts commence.
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Europe: Continued focus on PFAS treatment (airport, landfill, industrial). Conversion of larger projects. FY26 goal for the region is to achieve EBITDA breakeven.
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North America: Delivery of PFAS projects at US DoD sites; third-party validation of proprietary technologies underway to support adoption
All $ in AUD. Financial information should be read with the FY25 Annual Report lodged with the ASX
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Strategic Market Focus
Diversified portfolio of water-centric businesses that generate long-term, sustainable value for shareholders
Growing global addressable markets. Industrial & government clients. Technology driven solutions.
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Water Treatment Technologies
2 Speciality Water Chemistries
3 PFAS Remediation
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Industrial Water
Processes
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Advanced treatment solutions to meet regulatory standards and remediate environmental damage. Key markets: mining, oil & gas, construction & infrastructure, defence, waste management
Proprietary chemistries that reduce water consumption, improve performance, and minimise contaminated water. Target markets: US oil & gas, global mining, major construction, and infrastructure
Industry-leading solutions addressing the global PFAS challenge, supported by tightening regulations and rapidly growing demand.
End-to-end, technologydriven water management solutions that improve efficiency, compliance, and profitability.
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Strategy for Growth
Converting FY25 Investments into returns, driving growth and strengthening competitive advantage
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Market Share Growth – Leverage expanded sales capability to deepen penetration in core markets and convert pipeline opportunities.
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Margin Expansion – Prioritise higher-margin proprietary offerings while optimising cost structures.
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Operating Leverage – Drive earnings growth by maximising the use of existing infrastructure and maintaining a disciplined cost base.
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Technology & Innovation – Advance our portfolio of industry-leading technologies to meet evolving client needs and strengthen market leadership.
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Commercial Models & Markets
Business units operate across several markets deploying various commercial models
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| Chemical Services | Chemical Services | Chemical Services | ||||
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| Energy Services | Process Chemistry | Water Technologies | ||||
| Commercial Model | ▪ | Input based – gallons supplied | ▪ | Input based – kilos supplied | ▪ | Build, Own, Operate (BOO) |
| ▪ | Design and Construct (D&C) | |||||
| ▪ | Operate & Maintain (O&M) | |||||
| Primary Markets | ▪ | Oil and gas | ▪ | Mineral processing | ▪ | Mining |
| ▪ | US Shale | ▪ | Coal preparation | ▪ | Infrastructure | |
| ▪ | Construction | ▪ | Defence | |||
| Expected Gross Margin | 20-40% | 20-30% | 20-35% | |||
| Contract Sructure | ▪ | Under Master Service Agreement | ▪ | 1 – 3 year supply contracts | ▪ | D&C – 6-18 months |
| ▪ | Purchase order 6-week supply, visibility | ▪ | BOO – 6 weeks – 5+ years | |||
| of completion schedule up to 6 | ||||||
| months | ||||||
| Business Development Model | ▪ | New basins, gas in addition to oil | ▪ | Tailor product to application, | ▪ | Trusted supplier with numerous multi- |
| ▪ | Product reputation, technical sale | improving process and resulting in | year contracts | |||
| ▪ | Upsell from existing products to | savings | ▪ | Involvement from concept through | ||
| proprietary chemistry | ▪ | Existing customers, new sites | design to commission and operate. | |||
| ▪ | Rapid deployment of BOO | |||||
| Market Drivers | ▪ | Commodity oil price | ▪ | Mining activity | ▪ | Infrastructure spend |
| ▪ | Drilling and completion activity | ▪ | Infrastructure spend (tunnels) | ▪ | Regulation | |
| Key Technologies | ▪ | CatChek | ▪ | MaxiFlox® | ▪ | FluorofIX |
| ▪ | RegenIX |
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Growth Prospects
All three business units are currently sub-scale with significant growth opportunities
FY24 FY25 FY26, FY27 & Beyond Serve domestic customers; First PFAS remediation Expand penetration in US DoD Water establish US & Europe contract wins (US DoD & & Nordic markets; build Technologies presence Nordic client) domestic track record, larger D&C contracts Field trials with US E&P Convert trials into contract Grow presence in key US O&G Chemical Services companies; support existing with blue-chip Permian Basin basins (Haynesville, Marcellus); – Oil and Gas customers client leverage US LNG export growth Chemical Services Steady partner for mining & Renew domestic contracts; construction sector solidMaintain strong partnership pursue new opportunities in – Process liquid separation chemicals and technical delivery additional geographies Chemistry
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The PFAS Opportunity
A Global Environmental Issue
A Global Opportunity
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PFAS (known collectively as ‘forever chemicals’) are a family of man-made chemicals in use since 1950’s
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Contaminated sites include airports, defense bases, mines, fire & rescue stations and other industrial
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$250B+ addressable market in North America
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Increased funding globally. US, EU, Australia, Japan and others are implementing stricter PFAS limits, forcing utilities and industries to fast-track advanced treatment methods.
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Massive corporate liability events underline market opportunity.
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3M Flanders agreement for €572 million remediation.
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3M US$10.3 billion settlement with US government.
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Current identified sites for PFAS contamination in key markets
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Europe
22,000+ sites
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North America
7,000+ sites
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Australia
1,000+ sites
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Growth of US LNG Market
The US became the world’s largest LNG exporter in 2023 and 2024
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US LNG Export Outlook
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Export capacity projected to more than double by 2028
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Currently reaching 48+ countries, with Europe and Asia as the largest importers
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Growth expected in India, China, and Latin America as new terminals come online
Key Shale Basins
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Haynesville Shale
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Permian Basin
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Appalachian Basin
Drivers of Growth
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Increased US fracking volumes to meet new export demand
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Notable recent agreements:
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23 July 2025: Indonesia agrees to buy US$15B of US LPG
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23 July 2025: Major expansion of US energy exports to Japan announced
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28 July 2025: EU imports of US$250B of US energy per year for 3 years
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US Major Shale Basins
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Permian Basin Haynesville Shale Appalachian Basin
Texas & New Mexico Louisiana & East Pennsylvania, Ohio,
Texas West Virginia
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Delivering strong returns from FY25 investments, growing market share, and reinforcing our competitive position
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Pipeline Conversion – strong backlog across domestic and international markets, including delayed FY25 opportunities.
Margin Expansion – continued shift toward higher-margin proprietary chemistry and scalable water technologies.
Profitability - Water Technologies return to EBIDTA profit, legacy projects complete and delayed contracts commencing.
International Growth – revenue contribution from Europe PFAS contracts, US pilot projects and Singapore JV in price-sensitive markets.
Medium-term Upside – Near term headwinds in US O&G followed by significant opportunity from rising US shale gas production (12-18 months).
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We remain focused on capital efficiency, reinvesting in growth, and reinforcing SciDev’s position D as a global leader in innovative water solutions
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PROJECT PROFILES
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Addressing Complex Challenges in US Shale Production
Location : South Texas, USA Client : BlueChip Oil and Gas Operator Technology : CatChek
Solution
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CatChek - proprietary surfactant chemistry optimising proppant-formation interaction
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Field study: 1,735 wells (2021–2023) across multiple counties
Challenge
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Geological issues (clay swelling, fines migration) reduce well productivity
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Need cost-effective solution for prolific formations like Eagle Ford Basin
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Reduced water production, fines migration, corrosion; improved biocide performance
Results
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Up to 42% increase in oil production over 12 months
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51% higher 3-month production rate vs. offset wells
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▪ Low cost (1.4% of well cost) with high ROI ▪ Ongoing innovation with enhanced formulation (CatChek ENFLOW PM)
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Enhancing Process Efficiency and Sustainability in Gold Mining Operations
Location : Western Australia Client : Tier 1 Gold Producer Technology : MaxiFlox® 505R Flocculant
Solution
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MaxiFlox® 505R
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Site-specific optimisation of Float Tails Thickeners
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▪ Reduced chemical consumption by 19%
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Increased underflow density by 0.7% w/w
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Lowered rake torque, reducing mechanical wear and energy use
Challenge
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Limited freshwater availability
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Need to improve thickener underflow density for tailings management and water recover
Results
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Improved dewatering efficiency and tailings management
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Enhanced water recovery, reduced chemical footprint
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Extended equipment life and energy efficiency
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Delivered operational performance aligned with ESG objectives
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Modernising Environmental Compliance in Large-Scale Mining
Location : Western Australia, Australia Client : Blue Chip Mining Company Technology : Water Quality Monitoring System (WQMS)
Solution
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Water Quality Monitoring System
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140 solar-powered monitoring units
Challenge
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Real-time data every 6 minutes (turbidity, TSS, pH, DO)
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▪ Automated alerts + customised compliance dashboards ▪ Remote, continuous monitoring\off-grid areas
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Manual sampling = costly, slow, safety risks
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▪ Delayed detection of water quality changes, esp. after rainfall
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High risk of non-compliance near sensitive catchments
Results
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Significant cost savings (lab, travel, labour)
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Faster, proactive risk management
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Automated compliance reporting
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Continuous protection of nearby ecosystems
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Set new industry benchmark for digital, sustainable monitoring
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Managing Persistent PFAS Contamination Through Innovative Water Treatment
Location : Londonderry, NSW, Australia Client : TestSafe Technology : FluorofIX
Solution
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FluorofIX
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Temporary Water Treatment Plant deployed 6 times
Challenge
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Stormwater dams contaminated by historical firefighting foam
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PFAS levels ~85 μg/L posed major environmental risk
Site Remediation
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Two dams dewatered, capped, and decommissioned
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▪ One dam upgraded (3x capacity, HDPE liner)
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Treated >20 ML contaminated water without media replacement
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▪ Advanced filtration (zeolite, GAC, dual ion exchange) ▪ PFAS reduced to <0.001 μg/L, compliant for safe discharge
Results
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Comprehensive PFAS removal (long & short-chain)
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▪ Sustainable, regulatory-compliant treatment
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Long-term protection of local environment
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Set new benchmark for PFAS remediation in Australia
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Site restored with clay liners, clean fill, and grass seeding
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ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
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Seán Halpin
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Anna Hooper
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Ollie Kelly
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