Case Studies

Verum Group has a diverse set of science and engineering skills that enable us to complete projects in a range of physical and environmental sciences. From niche one-on-one consultancies or analytical services to collaborative multi-disciplinary and multi-stakeholder research programmes.

 

  • Determining the optimal treatment for Acid Mine Drainage

    Determining the optimal treatment for Acid Mine Drainage

    Verum group chemist Dr Hana Christenson recently completed a detailed chemical study to determine the optimal treatment process required for an acidic mine drainage for an international client.

    Mine drainage testing

     

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  • Delivering innovative passive water treatment at Reefton

    Delivering innovative passive water treatment at Reefton

    An innovative passive water treatment system, the world’s first full-scale vertical flow reactor, has become a reality at OceanaGold’s Reefton Restoration Project. Scientists from Verum Group were instrumental in the design and installation of the system for the treatment of mine drainage.

    Reefton

     

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  • Monitoring of wildlife using acoustics

    Monitoring of wildlife using acoustics

    Verum Group is running a research project that will allow the future monitoring of the Great Spotted Kiwi population, as well as other species, to be done in a non-invasive way, avoiding the need to capture birds and other wildlife.

    Kiwi

     

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  • NZ Mine Environment Life-cycle

    New Zealand Mine Environment Life-cycle Research Programme

    This project included collaboration with scientists from Landcare Research, O’Kane Consulting, Universities of Canterbury, Otago and Auckland along with stakeholders from Regional Councils, Iwi, DoC and mining companies.

    restoration of mine environment

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  • Standardised Reference Materials for Acid Base Accounting

    Standardised Reference Materials for Acid Base Accounting

    Verum Group Scientists have developed some of the only standardised reference materials for acid-base accounting that are commercially available in the world.

    Phyllis working in the lab

     

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