A cobalt operation in Missouri prepared to restart production while confronting rising stored water that threatened safe access, regulatory compliance and the reopening timeline. Without rapid reduction, the site risked delayed commissioning, constrained operating space and escalating environmental exposure.

Excess wastewater at a gold mine in Guerrero, Mexico pushed storage areas toward capacity limits, increased the likelihood of environmental incidents, and placed strain on safe daily operations.

Without effective water control, the tailings dam faced escalating pressure that could undermine safe operations and disrupt long-term planning at a Western Australia nickel mine.