The mining industry offers diverse and unique challenges. A variety of different types of chemicals and treatments are used during the mining process, from naturally occurring acids that are brought up with ore, to chemicals introduced during processing. To reduce wear and tear, improve safety and ensure reliability, the valves used to control these chemicals and tailings must be able to withstand and work with the chemicals involved. This can be difficult in many processes because the exact nature and degree of concentration of chemicals is often unknown
