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terrabind – biological dust control

Get rock solid haul roads and use 90% less water.

A completely new and proven way to control dust and stabilise haul roads. It’s non-toxic and easy to apply.
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We turn dust into stone

Create more stable roads with less dust, even in wet conditions.

Terrabind works on your:

primary Haul roads

secondary roads

tailings

stockpiles

Reduce water usage

Use 90% less water.

Mines that use Terrabind consume 10x less water on their roads. Terrabind’s effects last longer than other dust control methods so it can be applied less frequently.

Stabilise haul roads

Stronger roads. No dust.

Terrabind keeps dust down by forming a solid cement-like layer on road surfaces. This reduces road damage so you’ll spend less time on road repairs and maintenance. With less water trucks on the road you also enjoy faster cycle speeds and safer road operations.
Easier mine rehabilitation

Biologically safe

Biological dust control uses a clean process that occurs in nature to bind dust particles together. It’s free from crude-oil and synthetic polymers -absolutley non-toxic for people, plants and waterways.
Reduce dust fallout

3X longer active than traditional methods.

Unlike traditional methods, biological dust control is not just spraying down the dust, it transforms it into stone securing a longer durability of dust control measures. 
Protect workers from silicosis

Binds fine particulate matter

Terrabind effectively binds fine particulate matter, including PM2.5, which is known to have significant health impacts. This binding process helps keep dust out of the air and reduce the chances of mine workers breathing it in.

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Improved air quality for surrounding communities.

Terrabind not only reduces airborne particles and improves air quality for nearby communities, it’s also cleaner for the environment. Thus, it contributes to healthier living conditions for local residents. 
Biological dust control with

Formulations that suit your mine, objectives, and climate

  • solid roads for your mine
  • no special equipment needed
  • as strong as bitumen
  • non-toxic dust control

Terrabind’s biological binding process is natural and environmentally friendly across multiple mining applications. Use it to reduce water consumption and control dust on roads, stockpiles, tailings storage facilities and other mine areas where dust is a concern. With five unique formulations, we’ll help you select the right one for your site and use case.

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THE ONLY WET STABLE BIOLOGICAL DUST SUPPRESSANT ON THE MARKET

  • As strong as bitumen, with none of the downsides
  • Usable with existing equipment
  • Non-toxic for people, plants and waterways
  • 100 % biological

Application areas:

Ideal for road construction of primary haul roads. Build-in application for best wet-stability results.

Suitable for underground mining dust control as it creates a solid, non-slippery layer.

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.

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HIGH-IMPACT SOLIDIFICATION TO CARRY HEAVY LOADS

  • Excels perfectly in bio-cementation
  • High abrasion resistance
  • Usable with existing equipment
  • Non-toxic for people, plants and waterways
  • 100 % biological

Application areas:

Ideal for road construction of primary haul and access roads. Build-in application for best results.

Additional benefits:

Eases operations and road construction through reduced road maintenance intervals. Leads to significant OPEX savings as non-corrosive to machinery. 

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CREATE LONG-LASTING DUST-FREE  ROADS

The dust control alternative to water, lignosulfonates, and salts.

  • Forms a solid road layer by means of bio-cementation
  • Usable with existing equipment
  • Non-toxic for people, plants and waterways
  • 100% biological

Core Function:

Through biocementation, it forms a smooth, low-friction layer, reducing road and machinery maintenance, thereby saving time and resources.

Additional Benefits:

Performs exceptionally well in both spray-on and build-in applications with high abrasion resistance.

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EFFICIENT EROSION CONTROL ON TAILINGS AND STOCKPILES

  • Outperforms polymers in terms of durability and costs
  • Usable with existing equipment
  • No clogging and damages on your equipment
  • Beneficial for plant growth

Core Function:

Terrabind TSF is a biological tailings capping product used to prevent any harmful fugitive dust escape into the surrounding environment. With bio-cementation, it forms  2-3 cm thick crust on the surface.

Additional Benefits:

Being 100% natural and non-toxic, it perfectly integrates into rehabilitation efforts.

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PROVIDING HIGH COMPRESSIVE ROAD STRENGTH

  • Stands out with its rapid onsite solubility
  • Superior soil solidification process
  • Non-toxic for people, plants and waterways
  • 100% biological

Core Function:

Through bio-cementation, it forms a smooth, low-friction layer, reducing road and machinery maintenance, thereby saving time and resources.

Additional Benefits:

Fast application, shorter downtimes for your operations

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Terrabind comes as a powder or liquid
and is easy to store and handle.

Where you can use Terrabind

Biological dust control and road stabiliser designed for different mining applications

mine
roads

  • Controls dust on primary and secondary roads.

  • Safer, cleaner, more productive roads.

Tailings
storage

  • Forms a solid crust to reduce tailings dust.

  • 
Natural and chemical free for easy mine rehabilitation.

Stock-
piles

  • Sprayed onto stockpiles, it creates a firm crust.


  • Biologicals won’t interfere with ore processing

Erosion
control

  • The solid layer created by Terrabind controls erosion


  • Control erosion on stockpiles, tailings

solar
farms

  • Keep dust off your solar panels


  • Increase energy production and reduce maintenance

Rock solid roads,
faster cycle times

With Terrabind, you can access long-term production and environmental benefits and massively reduce water usage. It’s proven and trusted in more than 20 countries.

Terrabind creates a solid, smooth road surface layer for less dust and better road stability. It’s applied less frequently so you have less water trucks on the road, less maintenance and better cycle speeds.

Road before and after treatment with Terrabind.

Before Terrabind

Damaged wearing course, extreme dust.
Avoid issues of outdated approaches to dust control:

After Terrabind

Dust-free, stable roads.
Mines that use Terrabind have many benefits:
  • Dusty, unstable roads
  • Wasting of water
  • Water trucks slowing down haul cycle
  • Workers prone to fugitive dust
  • Environmental pollution
  • Corrosion and soiling of equipment
  • Build up of renaturation costs
  • Stable, longer lasting, dust-free roads
  • Reduce water usage by 90%
  • Fewer water trucks on your roads
  • Healthier working conditions
  • Environmental protection
  • Prolonged equipment lifetime
  • Prevent environmental issues from the start
multiply your results

Terrabind is the only proven way to get these results:

90% less water used
90% less diesel consumed
90% lower carbon emissions 
66% less dust particles 
10x fewer water truck trips

Manage tailings dust safely with no long-term environmental risk

Tailings storage facilities create ongoing risks to the environment and nearby communities. With Terrabind, you can safely control dust and improve tailings dam stability. It’s 100% natural so requires no additional cleanup when rehabilitating the site.

Most mines spray polymers on the tailings to bind the particles. Polymers create a layer of plastic that needs to be cleaned to rehabilitate the site and is extremely tough on equipment. Terrabind uses a natural biological process to bind dirt into a solid crust. It’s easier to store and apply while giving long-lasting dust control performance.

How does Terrabind compare to the alternatives?

A cleaner, safer way
to control dust

Many mines still use bitumen emulsion on their roads, but crude-oil-based products come with many environmental downsides. Bind-X is a cleaner option that still achieves the same cementation results to stabilise roads and keep dust down. Biological dust control is a new way to control dust. It’s natural, biodegradable and non-toxic for people, animals, plants, and waterways.

Proven and trusted at other mines

Mine sites across 300 locations already saved billions of liters of water every year with our new approach to dust control.

“We are reaping the rewards of implementing Bind-X’s biological dust control on our mine. 
It improves health and safety, operational efficiency and our environmental footprint.”
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“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.”

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Take the first step to use 90% less water on dust control and make your roads solid.

We answer your questions in a call and give you a free consulting session.

You get to know:

Ways to improve upon your current dust control solutions.
If Terrabind can improve your operations.
How you can prevent environmental problems before they happen.
How to reduce costs and improve the quality of your haul roads.

Free 15 min. consulting session

Frequently asked questions

What makes this dust control product eco-friendly?

Our dust control product uses natural, biodegradable ingredients that already occur in nature. Terrabind doesn’t harm local ecosystems, groundwater, or soil health. Unlike traditional chemical dust suppressants, it’s designed to break down naturally without leaving harmful residues.

How does Terrabind work to control dust?
The product binds fine particles on the haul road surface, creating a stable, compact layer that reduces dust generation from vehicle movement. By stabilising the surface, it also reduces the need for frequent re-application and maintenance.
Will it harm local plants, animals, or aquatic life?

No, Terrabind is non-toxic and safe for plants, animals, and aquatic life. It’s designed to minimise environmental impact and has been rigorously tested to ensure it doesn’t harm surrounding ecosystems.

How long does the dust control effect last?

The duration depends on traffic levels, weather conditions, and road type, but generally, a single application can last all day without needing rewatering or reapplication. In high-traffic areas, re-application may be needed more frequently, but it typically provides long-lasting dust suppression. Also, the more often Terrabind is applied, the better the road quality will be.

Does this product also improve road stability?
Yes, in addition to controlling dust, the product helps stabilise the road surface by binding particles and reducing loose gravel and erosion. This leads to a more durable road surface that requires less maintenance over time.
How is Terrabind applied, and is special equipment required?

The product is sprayed onto the road surface using standard haul road water trucks. No special equipment is needed, and it can be applied by the existing site maintenance team after brief training. For road construction, Terrabind is built into the soil which achieves even better resuts in terms of road stabilisation and dust control.