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Mining & Industrial Water Tanks

Chemical- and corrosion-resistant water storage engineered for the harshest industrial conditions. When process water carries aggressive chemistry and failure carries millions in risk, specification matters.

Mining and industrial operations place extreme demands on water storage. Process water can be high in chlorine, low in pH, or chemically aggressive — conditions that destroy galvanised coatings and plastic liners. Tanks must perform reliably in remote locations where maintenance access is limited and downtime is expensive.

The Challenge

Cheap galvanised tanks transfer corrosion risk straight to the operator. In aggressive water chemistry, sacrificial coatings deplete quickly, liners fail, and the result is leaks, contamination and unplanned shutdowns — exactly what a mine or plant cannot afford.

The Aquasteel Solution

The Rhino Tank™ is built with Fusion Bonded Epoxy coating inside and out, forming an impermeable, chemical-resistant barrier rated for aggressive pH 2–11 conditions and 3,000-hour salt-spray resistance. Delivered in modular panel form, it assembles on remote sites and is repairable on-site — ideal for mining process water, effluent holding and industrial storage.

Key Benefits

Engineered for Industrial Risk

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Chemical Resistance

FBE coating handles aggressive pH 2–11 process water.

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Corrosion Control

3,000-hour salt-spray rated, with no sacrificial liner to fail.

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Remote Installation

Modular panels transport and assemble anywhere in Africa.

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On-Site Repairable

Interchangeable panels minimise downtime and lifecycle cost.

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Scalable Capacity

Net capacity up to ~10,700 kL (10.7 million litres).

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Effluent & Wastewater

Non-permeable interior for holding applications.

Return on Investment

What a Process Water Buffer Earns Back

Worked example — a 500 kL buffer tank, ±R1.2 m installed

Conservative sample assumptions. Adjust every figure to your own operation in the calculator.

Production downtime avoided — 24 h/yr at R40,000/h (25 h autonomy at 20 kL/h)R960,000/yr
Emergency tankered water eliminated — 500 kL/yr (R120 vs R15/kL)R52,500/yr
Less: maintenance provision (1% of investment)−R12,000/yr
Net annual benefitR1,000,500/yr

When water stops a plant, the tank pays for itself in the first prevented shutdown. Few capital items on a mine recover their cost this fast.

1.2 yrs
Payback period
against a 30+ year design life
Run Your Own Numbers

Mining & Industrial FAQ

Common Questions

Why are FBE tanks used in mining?

Fusion Bonded Epoxy sectional steel tanks are specified for mining because of their chemical resistance and structural durability in aggressive water chemistry, including high-chlorine and low-pH process water.

Can tanks be installed at remote mine sites?

Yes. Tanks are delivered in compact panel form for transport and modular on-site assembly anywhere in Africa, with panels that are interchangeable and repairable on-site.

What capacities are available for industrial storage?

Rhino Tank™ net capacities scale up to approximately 10,700 kL (10.7 million litres), built from S355 carbon steel (Fy 420 / Fu 550 MPa) with single plates from 1.6 to 8.0 mm, sized to your process requirements.

When Failure Costs Millions, Specification Matters

Talk to our engineering team about your process water storage.

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