Transforming Mine Water Treatment with CADWorx and BricsCAD

Mine water treatment is a critical aspect of the safe and sustainable operation of mining sites. Byproducts of mining activities, such as heavy metals, acids, and chemical residues, can severely impact environmental water quality if not properly treated. 
Effective mine water treatment prevents contamination of rivers, lakes, and groundwater, safeguarding both communities and ecosystems while ensuring mining operators comply with stringent environmental regulations.

A Holistic Approach to Mine Water Treatment

Headquartered in South Africa and active across several African countries, Miwatek has established itself as a leader in mine water treatment. The company offers a holistic, vendor-agnostic approach, providing solutions across the entire value chain—from feasibility studies to full project execution. Miwatek’s expertise in mitigating the risks of water contamination has made it an essential partner for mining operations in the region.

Previously reliant on AutoCAD® to develop P&ID drawings, the company needed a more robust platform that could enhance their workflow efficiency and improve design accuracy. Because mine water treatment involves significant costs and risks and requires complex designs, the team was searching for a powerful integrated solution that could help streamline processes and quickly and accurately develop P&IDs, 3D drawings and plant layouts.

After careful consideration, Miwatek adopted Hexagon's CADWorx®  P&ID Professional and BricsCAD®  to meet their demanding project requirements. These advanced tools allowed the Miwatek team to streamline processes, develop highly detailed Piping and Instrumentation Diagrams (P&IDs), and create 3D models with greater accuracy.

Significant Gains in Efficiency, Accuracy and Collaboration

With the help of Hexagon’s partner Chempute Software, Miwatek quickly migrated to these new solutions. The switch resulted in significant gains in workflow efficiency, documentation accuracy, and collaborative capabilities with clients and consultants. The software also enhanced Miwatek’s ability to deliver comprehensive engineering documentation.

One standout project that benefited from Hexagon’s technology was the design of a cyanide destruction plant at Newmont’s Akyem mine in Ghana. Leveraging CADWorx and BricsCAD, Miwatek delivered critical pre-feasibility and execution-phase documents, including detailed P&IDs, engineering lists, and process descriptions. These tools significantly improved the precision of project documentation and accelerated design iterations.

“Hexagon’s CADWorx P&ID Professional and BricsCAD are easy to use and help our engineers develop highly detailed and accurate P&IDs,” noted Wesley Neutt, Miwatek’s Business Development Manager. “They streamline our design processes and enhance our communication with stakeholders.” 

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