Terrabind™ – biological dust control
Stronger haul roads. Less water.
A new, field‑tested way to control dust and stabilise haul roads — with no added toxic components.
Use up to 90% less water.
Terrabind™ is active for longer than traditional methods, so you don’t need to apply it as frequently. In specific projects, customers have reported using up to 10× less water, improving long-term sustainability at their mining operations.
Stronger roads. Less dust.
Terrabind™ forms a hard cement-like layer on roads that helps keep dust down and prevent wearing course damage. This takes water trucks off your roads for faster cycle speed, more availability, and less maintenance downtime.
Biologically based.
Our technology uses a biological process inspired by nature. It is formulated to be compatible with soil and designed to minimise environmental impact. Terrabind™ contains no added toxic components based on available testing, and is developed with long‑term performance and operational safety in mind.
3X longer active than traditional methods.
Unlike traditional methods that primarily wet the surface, biological dust control works by binding soil particles together, creating a more durable surface layer and extending the effectiveness of dust control measures.
Binds fine particulate matter
Terrabind™ is designed to bind fine particulate matter, including PM2.5, helping to keep more dust at ground level rather than in the air. This supports improved air quality on site and reduces overall dust exposure for workers.
Improved air quality for surrounding communities.
Terrabind™ helps reduce airborne dust and supports improved air quality for nearby communities. Its biological mode of action is designed to minimise environmental impact, contributing to cleaner surroundings and better living conditions for local residents.
WET-STABLE PERFORMANCE – POWERED BY BIOLOGY
- Comparable performance to bitumen‑based methods, without the common drawbacks
- Usable with existing mining equipment
- Formulated without added toxic components based on available testing
- Based on biological processes using naturally occurring principles
Application areas:
Ideal for primary haul road construction. Terrabind™ Ultimate can be incorporated during road construction to support wet‑stable, long‑lasting surface performance.
Erosion control on TSF: Suitable for helping stabilise tailings storage facilities by forming a more resilient surface layer that supports reduced dust lift‑off and erosion.
Terrabind™ Ultimate can help create a hardened, low‑slip surface layer in underground environments, supporting safer vehicle and personnel movement.
Additional benefits:
Terrabind™ Ultimate leaves no adverse effects on your equipment and does not create any blockages or product separations. It safes costs on mine rehabilitation efforts as no extraction after mine closure is required.
HIGH-PERFORMANCE SOLIDIFICATION FOR HEAVY LOAD ROADS
- Delivers strong bio‑cementation performance
- High abrasion resistance for demanding haul roads
- Usable with standard mine-site equipment
- Formulated without added toxic components based on available testing
- Based on biological processes using naturally occurring principles
Application areas:
Ideal for constructing and reinforcing primary haul roads and access roads. Terrabind™ Prime can be incorporated into the soil during road construction to support improved stabilisation and long‑lasting performance.
Additional benefits:
Terrabind™ Prime can help streamline operations and road construction by supporting longer maintenance intervals. Its non‑corrosive formulation can help reduce equipment wear and support lower OPEX over time.
CREATE LONGER-LASTING, LOWER-DUST ROADS AND TSFs
The dust control replacement to water, lignosulfonates, and salts.
- Forms a solid road layer through bio-cementation
- Usable with existing equipment
- Formulated without added toxic components based on available testing
- Based on biological processes using naturally occurring principles
Core Function:
Through bio‑cementation, Terrabind™ Select helps create a smoother, more cohesive, low‑friction surface layer. This supports reduced wear on roads and machinery, helping mines save time and operational resources.
Additional Benefits:
Terrabind™ Select performs well in both spray‑on and build‑in applications and offers high abrasion resistance across a range of operating conditions.
HIGH-PERFORMANCE STABILISATION FOR STRONGER ROAD AND SURFACE STRENGTH
- Rapid onsite solubility for efficient application
- Delivers strong soil‑solidification performance
- Formulated without added toxic components based on available testing
- Based on biological processes using naturally occurring principles
Core Function:
Through bio‑cementation, Terrabind™ Max helps form a smoother, more cohesive, low‑friction surface layer. This supports reduced wear on roads and machinery, helping mines save time and operational resources.
Terrabind™ Max is suitable for erosion control on tailings and stockpiles, supporting better surface stability and reduced dust lift‑off in challenging environments.
Additional Benefits:
Terrabind™ Max offers fast application, helping reduce downtime for your operations while supporting long‑lasting stabilisation performance.
More durable roads,
faster cycle times
With Terrabind™, you can access long‑lasting operational and environmental advantages and significantly reduce water use, depending on your site conditions. Terrabind™ is trusted across multiple regions and has been successfully applied in a range of mining environments.
Terrabind™ helps create a smooth, hardened road surface layer that reduces dust and supports improved road stability. Because it remains effective for longer, it can require fewer applications — meaning fewer water trucks, reduced maintenance, and the potential for improved cycle speeds.
Road before and after treatment with Terrabind.
Terrabind™ is a field-tested way to get these results*:
Up to 90% less water used
Up to 90% less diesel consumed
Up to 90% lower carbon emissions
Up to 70% less dust fallout
Up to 10x fewer water truck trips
*Results vary depending on site conditions, soil type, climate, and application method.
Manage tailings dust with a more predictable and lower‑impact approach
Tailings storage facilities can affect the environment and nearby communities if dust is not effectively controlled. Terrabind™ helps manage dust while supporting improved surface stability on tailings dams. It is based on naturally occurring biological processes and is designed to minimise environmental impact without requiring additional cleanup during site rehabilitation.
Traditional polymers are commonly sprayed on tailings to bind particles, but they create synthetic layers that often need removal during rehabilitation and can be harsh on equipment. Terrabind™ instead uses a biological binding process that consolidates surface particles into a hardened layer. It is easier to store and apply than many conventional alternatives, while supporting long‑lasting dust‑control performance.
How does Terrabind™ compare to the alternatives?
A cleaner, lower-impact way to control dust
Many mines still rely on bitumen emulsions for dust control, but crude‑oil‑based products can come with environmental and operational drawbacks.
Terrabind™ offers a lower‑impact alternative that supports strong surface consolidation to help stabilise roads and reduce dust lift‑off. Biological dust control introduces a different approach. Terrabind™ is based on naturally occurring biological processes, is designed to break down naturally over time, and is formulated without added toxic components based on available testing.
Proven and trusted at other mines
Mines multiple regions have reported major water savings using our biological dust control method.
“This iron ore mine was on the brink of closure because of water scarcity and dust fallout. After they switched to Terrabind, they reduced water truck runs by 30% and no longer have a dust issue.”