What We Need to Deploy and Why Every Component Matters
Ghana's mercury and heavy metal contamination crisis will not be reversed with good intentions. It requires specific, field-ready technology deployed across mining regions where public infrastructure does not exist and where conventional remediation approaches have already proven inadequate. What follows is the complete equipment list for INFN8 VZN's first operational deployment. Every system listed here has been selected through a rigorous technical review process. Nothing on this list is surplus. Each component serves a defined function within an integrated remediation workflow built for emergency response, sustained environmental treatment, and fully independent off-grid operation across Ghana's most contaminated communities. This is not a wish list. This is the deployment package that puts mercury remediation on the ground in Ghana. Your funding makes it operational.
Technical Deployment Standards and Remediation Methodology
- Proven Remediation Technology: INFN8 VZN deploys industrially validated mechanical-chemical remediation systems engineered for high-efficiency mercury sequestration from the alluvial tailings and contaminated sediment profiles specific to Ghana's galamsey-affected mining regions. - Mercury Capture Rate: Our remediation process achieves a capture rate of 99% or greater across both elemental and ionic mercury in treated soil and water systems, meeting international reclamation standards and Minamata Convention compliance thresholds. - International Compliance: Every deployment protocol is built in full alignment with the Minamata Convention on Mercury and the Basel Convention on the transboundary movement of hazardous waste, ensuring that all remediation operations meet the highest global environmental and public health standards. - Current Operational Status: INFN8 VZN is in Phase 0, Stakeholder Alignment. Technical selection across all remediation systems is complete. The organization is actively advancing through the regulatory and permitting process in Ghana. Funding received now goes directly toward accelerating deployment readiness. - Sustainable Development Goal Alignment: This deployment is structured to generate measurable, reportable progress across SDG 3 (Good Health and Wellbeing), SDG 6 (Clean Water and Sanitation), SDG 12 (Responsible Consumption and Production), and SDG 15 (Life on Land). Every dollar invested in this mission funds outcomes that align with the global development priorities of the United Nations, the Government of Canada, and major international grant-making bodies.
Phase 1 Priority: Emergency Water Access for Mercury-Affected Communities
Industrial Mobile Atmospheric Water Generator (AWG) – Emergency Relief
Industrial containerized mobile AWG system, produces 30,000–50,000 L/day potable water per unit, modularly scalable, off-grid diesel/solar hybrid power, operates at ≥25% relative humidity, multi-stage filtration, RO + UV sterilization, mineralization to WHO drinking water standards, integrated storage buffer, PLC-controlled continuous operation, rapid deployment to field sites, community-scale distribution support via taps and hoses, footprint 2.5 m × 2.4 m × 1.4 m, weight 920 kg, containerized for transport on standard flatbed trucks.
Mobile Borehole Drilling Rig – Heavy + Light Duty Combo
Heavy-duty ultra-deep mobile hydraulic borehole drilling rig, crawler- or truck-mounted, maximum depth 800 m, bore diameter 140–400 mm, rotary + DTH drilling, diesel-powered (93 kW) with stabilizing outriggers, integrated control cabin, rugged terrain deployment, compatible with permanent casing/screens; light-duty mobile mini-crawler/trailer-mounted rigs, depth 120–250 m, bore diameter 90–250 mm, hydraulic rotary/air-feed, towable or tracked chassis for rapid deployment in remote or tight areas, modular, containerized for transport, high-efficiency drilling, rapid setup, continuous field operation, PLC-monitored drilling parameters, multiple rigs can operate simultaneously for emergency or satellite wells, footprint heavy 6.3 m × 2.3 m × 2.95 m, light 3.5 m × 2 m × 2.1 m, weight heavy 12 t, light 2.5 t, supports all community-scale water sourcing needs from shallow temporary relief wells to deep permanent boreholes.
Community Water Pumping
Industrial solar-powered submersible pumps: flow 20–50 m³/hr, fully off-grid, continuous duty, corrosion-resistant stainless steel, multi-tap distribution manifold for community supply, integrated PLC/float-level control, modular for scaling multiple units, containerized footprint 1.5 m × 1.2 m × 1.2 m, solar PV panels sized for required pumping load, supports borehole depths up to 800 m;
Compact handpumps: manual operation, low-maintenance, robust for shallow wells ≤60 m, delivers 0.5–1 m³/hr, portable or fixed mounting, potable-grade materials, rapid deployment for satellite points or emergency relief, footprint 0.5 m × 0.5 m × 1.2 m, lightweight 40–50 kg, ideal as backup or supplement to solar pumps in remote locations, scalable deployment ensures continuous community access while large solar system operates.
Soil Remediation Systems: Extracting Mercury and Heavy Metals from Ghana's Contaminated Land
These systems form the core of our land restoration capability, designed to stabilize and extract mercury, arsenic, lead, cadmium, and chromium from the heavily contaminated soils found across Ghana's mining regions, and return productive, certified-safe land to the farming communities that have depended on it for generations.
Mobile Land Restoration and Heavy Metal Extraction Systems
Mobile Soil Remediation Unit
Industrial soil remediation all-in-one system, 40–150 m³/hour (up to 200 t/hour), treats mercury, arsenic, lead, cadmium, chromium in clay-heavy soil, 98% mixing efficiency, 95% particle recovery, skid-mounted, containerized for transport, water recycling consumption <70%, clean soil with <2% residual contaminants reusable on-site, PLC-operated controls, real-time monitoring, adjustable for soil density 1.4–1.8 t/m³, moisture content 10–40%, built-in safety interlocks, easy-access design for 24-hour continuous operation.
Mobile Thermal Desorption Unit
Industrial rotary kiln system, 30–80 tonnes/hour capacity, 320–750°C operating temperature, 96–99% mercury removal and recovery, treats mercury/arsenic/cadmium/lead in clay-heavy soil, vapor condensation captures elemental mercury, modular transport, clean soil output reusable on-site
Soil Washing System
Industrial wet processing system on semi-trailer chassis, 70 tonnes/hour capacity, particle size separation via hydrocyclones and dewatering screens, 85–95% heavy metal removal from sandy/gravelly fractions, treats mercury/lead/arsenic/cadmium/chromium/hydrocarbons, integrated AquaCycle water recycling (95% closed-loop), onboard 55kW generator (no external power needed), removable 3-axle bogie for road transport, tow-and-go mobility between sites, clean sand and aggregate output reusable on-site
Auxiliary Equipment
Mobile Soil Sampling & Testing Rig
Truck-mounted or trailer auger/coring system, 0–15 meter depth capability, continuous soil sampling with GPS-tagged locations, paired with portable XRF analyzer for on-site heavy metal detection (mercury/arsenic/lead/cadmium results in <60 seconds), guides remediation targeting, verifies cleanup standards, provides before/after documentation for donors and regulators
Mobile Dewatering Pump System
Trailer-mounted high-volume slurry/trash pump, 1,000–3,000 litres/minute capacity, diesel-powered self-priming, handles solids up to 75mm diameter, manages groundwater infiltration and pit flooding during rainy season, enables continuous excavation and remediation operations, rapid deployment and repositioning between work zones
Mobile Screening & Crushing Unit
Tracked self-propelled jaw/impact crusher with integrated vibrating screen, 150–300 tons/hour capacity, sizes material to <50mm feed specification for thermal desorption and stabilization units, removes rocks/debris/oversized material, diesel-powered (Caterpillar/Cummins engine), remote control operation, loads onto lowboy trailer for site-to-site transport, prepares consistent feedstock for primary remediation systems
Contaminated soil is where mercury accumulates. Contaminated water is how it reaches every community downstream. Both must be treated. Neither can wait.
Water Remediation Systems: Removing Mercury Contamination from Ghana's Rivers, Groundwater, and Streams
These systems target mercury and heavy metal contamination at every point in Ghana's water cycle, from illegal mine wastewater and groundwater infiltration to rivers and streams that supply drinking water to communities across the country's most affected regions.
Mobile Mercury Water Remediation Systems
Mobile Mercury Conversion Unit
Industrial mobile all-in-one mercury stabilization system, 1,500 kg per batch, converts mercury to stable HgS >99.995% efficiency, skid-mounted and containerized for transport, integrated feed, mixing, heating, cooling, off-gas treatment, PLC controls with real-time monitoring, built-in safety interlocks, modular plug-and-play design, minimal emissions, 24-hour continuous operation, easy maintenance, full traceability for compliant on-site disposal.
Mobile Water Mercury Dosing & Pump Skid
(PLC + Safety Interlocks + Treated Water Tanks) Industrial mobile water-phase mercury remediation system, 125–800 gpm flow, removes dissolved mercury, integrated pumps and chemical dosing/pH adjustment, PLC-controlled monitoring of flow, pressure, and mercury, built-in safety interlocks and alarms, treated water collection tanks for on-site recycling, skid-mounted and containerized for rapid deployment, corrosion-resistant, easy-access design for 24-hour operation, mobile-ready, scalable for larger streams.
Mobile Water Mercury Treatment
Industrial water-phase mercury remediation all-in-one system, 125–800 gpm flow capacity, removes dissolved and particulate mercury from contaminated water, slurry, or soil wash streams, >95% mercury removal efficiency, skid-mounted, containerized for rapid deployment, integrated PLC control and monitoring, built-in safety interlocks, adjustable for pH 5–9, temperature 5–45°C, and flow variations, easy-access design for continuous operation, fully mobile-ready, treats all site water streams and allows treated water to be recycled on-site, minimal transport and setup, modular expansion possible for higher throughput.
Auxiliary Equipment
3-in-1 Mobile Water Auxiliary Skid
(Pumps + Dosing + Storage) Industrial mobile multi-function auxiliary unit, integrates feed/transfer pumps (125–1,000 gpm), automated chemical dosing/pH adjustment, and treated water storage tanks (1–5 m³ scalable), PLC-controlled real-time monitoring of flow, pressure, chemical dosing, and tank levels, built-in safety interlocks and alarms, skid-mounted, containerized, corrosion-resistant, easy-access design for 24-hour continuous operation, fully mobile-ready, single unit replaces 3 separate auxiliaries, lean deployment for Ghana field sites.
2-in-1 Mobile Water Polishing + Monitoring Unit
(Polishing + Mercury Analyzer) Industrial mobile auxiliary unit, combines optional polishing module (adsorption/filtration for residual mercury capture, 95%+ efficiency) and portable mercury analyzer with PLC integration, PLC-monitored airflow, pressure, and mercury concentration, skid-mounted, containerized, mobile-ready, easy-access for maintenance and sample collection, supports regulatory compliance and ultra-low discharge, reduces number of separate units to transport while maintaining QA/QC capabilities.
Mobile Laboratory Van for Mercury, Water, and Soil Testing
Mobile lab van for mercury, arsenic, lead, cadmium, chromium, pH, turbidity, solids in water/soil, benchtop + portable analyzers, mini-centrifuge, filtration, chemical dosing, sample storage, PLC-monitored, skid-mounted, vibration-isolated, corrosion-resistant, built-in power + backup, rapid-deploy, fully mobile for Ghana; includes handheld analyzers and portable test kits for field use, full QA/QC, regulatory compliance, real-time reporting.
Field Operations Infrastructure Supporting Long-Term Deployment in Ghana
RVs (base crew – 6 personnel) Modular Container Housing Units (extended crew – up to 40 personnel) Mobile Sleeping Tents (overflow / rotation support) Mobile Shade Structures Crew Rest & Recovery Units
Transportation
Heavy-duty trucks (flatbeds, container trucks, dump trucks)
Trailers (equipment, water, and soil transport)
Heavy-duty pickups
Fuel truck
Forklifts / Cranes
Tractors / Utility vehicles
ATVs (All-Terrain Vehicles)
EarthMovers
Power & Utilities
Mobile Equipment
Industrial Solar PV Arrays
Lithium-Ion Battery Banks
Solar Charge Controllers / Inverters
Portable Generators
Mobile Microgrid Panels
Portable Transformers / Switchgear
Field HVAC Units
Industrial Fans & Ventilation Systems
Power Distribution Panels
Crew AWG Unit
Communications & IT – Mobile Equipment
Satellite Communication Units
Mobile Internet Hotspots
Two-Way Radios (VHF/UHF)
Signal Repeaters / Boosters
Rugged Laptops
Rugged Tablets
Portable Servers / Data Storage
PLC Interface Terminals
GPS / Mapping Devices
Charging Stations / Device Racks
Sanitation & Hygiene
Mobile Toilet Units
Mobile Shower Units
Handwashing Stations
Emergency Eye Wash Stations
Decontamination Stations
Waste Holding Tanks
Greywater Collection Units
Septic Service Equipment
Spill Containment Kits
Hygiene Supply Storage
Security & Safety
Perimeter Fencing / Barriers
Portable Guard Posts
Mobile Lighting Towers
Surveillance Cameras
Access Control Gates
Alarm Systems
PPE Storage & Lockers
Fire Extinguishers
Emergency Muster Point Signage
Incident Response Kits
Housing & Living
RVs (base crew – 6 personnel)
Modular Container Housing Units (extended crew – up to 40 personnel)
Mobile Sleeping Tents (overflow / rotation support)
Mobile Shade Structures
Crew Rest & Recovery Units
Operations / Command & Offices – Mobile Equipment
Mobile Office Containers (central command)
Mobile Meeting / Briefing Rooms
Portable Workstations / Desks
Rugged Laptops / Tablets for Ops Planning
Whiteboards / Planning Boards
Field Printers / Scanners
Mobile Shelving / Storage for Docs & Maps
Communication Integration Panels (linking PLCs, pumps, labs)
Portable Power Backup for Offices
Climate Control Units (fans / AC)
Kitchen / Food Prep & Storage
Mobile Field Kitchen Unit (cooking for base + extended crew)
Portable Refrigeration Units (perishable food storage)
Cold Storage Containers / Ice Boxes
Food Prep Tables / Workstations
Mobile Dishwashing / Sanitizing Unit
Dry Food Storage Containers / Racks
Water Heater / Hot Water Station
Portable Fuel or Electric Cooking Systems
Utensil & Cutlery Storage Units
Serving / Distribution Stations
Support & Maintenance
Fuel Storage & Dispensing Units
Field Maintenance / Workshop Unit
Spill Containment / Hazard Response Kits
Portable Air Compressors
Mobile Tool Crib / Storage Containers
Welding & Cutting Equipment
Portable Lubrication & Fluids Station
Mobile Hoists / Jacks
Portable Lighting for Maintenance
Safety Gear Storage & PPE Resupply
Empower Futures Today
Every system on this page represents a defined, budgeted line item in INFN8 VZN's first operational deployment. If you are a grant-making body, institutional partner, or individual donor ready to fund environmental restoration in Ghana, we want to hear from you. Contact us directly or make a contribution today. This equipment does not sit in a warehouse. It goes to work in Ghana.