Terra Polymer Soil Stabilizer & Dust Control for Mine Tailings
GeoCHEM provides trusted solutions for large-scale open-pit and underground mining operations worldwide. Our Terra Polymer products are designed to control dust, stabilize soil, and reduce wind erosion on tailings impoundments, dam walls, haul roads, and tunneling drifts. These solutions improve operational safety, air quality compliance, and overall mining efficiency.
Minimize Tailings Loss from Wind Erosion
Wind erosion is a major challenge for tailings management. Untreated, up to 95% of tailings can be lost in just 25 minutes due to wind. Using TerraTac, GeoCHEM’s polymer soil stabilizer, tailings loss can be reduced to just 0.2% even after 8 hours of testing. Our solutions provide:
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Long-lasting stabilization of tailings surfaces
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Dust suppression for worker safety and regulatory compliance
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Enhanced operational efficiency and reduced material loss
Applications include:
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Mine tailings impoundments
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Tailings dam walls
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Haul roads and mine stockpiles
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Underground mining drift stabilization
Advanced Geomembrane Solutions for Mining Containment
Since 1970, geomembranes have been critical in mining operations for tailings containment, leachate control, and environmental protection. GeoCHEM offers a complete range of reinforced and non-reinforced geomembranes for:
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Heap-leach pads (HDPE/LLDPE 60–80 mil)
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Solution ponds and overflow ponds (30–40 mil LLDPE)
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Tailing dams and temporary covers (30–60 mil LLDPE)
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Inter-lift liners to reduce acid consumption (30–40 mil LLDPE)
Our product lines include:
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Geo*Skrim N-Series: Heavy-duty reinforced geomembranes (30–45 mil, smooth or textured)
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Geo*Flex Ultra LLDPE: Non-reinforced, high-strength geomembranes (20–40 mil)
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Geo*Grip: Textured liners with spikes and bidirectional bars for uniform stabilization
Geoweb® Geocell Systems for Tailings Stabilization & Reclamation
The GEOWEB® Load Support and Tailings Containment System provides reliable soil stabilization, even on steep slopes or soft ground. Benefits include:
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Vegetation-friendly surfaces over liners
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Reduced aggregate size (up to 10X smaller), lowering project costs
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Protection for tailings, stormwater channels, and geomembranes
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Enhanced access for construction and reclamation
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Lower maintenance, faster installation, and reduced total cost of ownership
Applications include:
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Tailings containment and stabilization
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Reclamation and slope restoration
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Stormwater management and channel lining
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Aggregate stabilization over soft soils
Tailings Containment and Gallery: Moon Creek Tailings Containment and Mining Gallery
Why Choose GeoCHEM?
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Proven performance in harsh mining environments
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Complete solutions for dust control, soil stabilization, and geomembrane containment
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Customizable products to meet site-specific requirements













