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About Ore-Max
About Ore-Max: A Legacy Of Innovation In Heap Leach Irrigation
Ore-Max brings over 85 years of irrigation engineering expertise to the heap leach mining industry as part of the legacy of R.M. Wade and Wade Rain, a 160+ year-old family-owned business that helped shape the irrigation industry in the western United States. Ore-Max has pioneered drip emitter technology for mining applications since 1987, delivering proven irrigation innovation to heap leach operations worldwide.
Leadership & Regional Experts
Our global team of sales and engineering professionals provides dedicated support for projects in any region. Connect with your regional manager to get started.
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Dina Akhmetvaleeva
Eastern Europe / Central Asia Manager, Hydraulic Engineer
Eastern Europe / Central Asia
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- +7 927 6362462
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Orange Distributions
Authorized Ore-Max Agent
Africa — Namibia, Niger, Zambia, DRC, South Africa
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- +264 81 124 8001
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Our Journey
From agricultural roots to global leadership in mining irrigation, these are the key milestones in our history.
1865
R.M. Wade founded in Portland, Oregon, beginning the Wade family's long lineage in agricultural and industrial supply that would later seed Wade Rain.
1936
Wade Rain founded in Portland, Oregon, pioneering agricultural irrigation systems.
1987
Wade Rain sells the first drip systems for heap leach mining, starting the Ore-Max Division to serve the industry.
1991
Ore-Max drip products are first applied to copper heap leaching, an industry innovation.
2004
The revolutionary Max-Emitter is issued Patent No. 6,817,548 for its clog-resistant design.
2013
Ore-Max introduces the first factory-preinstalled drip collar for faster micro-tubing connections.
2024
Ore-Max has sold more than 500 million feet of emitterline to over 150 mines in 40+ countries worldwide.
Our Values
The principles that guide our product development, engineering support, and customer relationships.
Reliability in Harsh Conditions
Products and systems are engineered to perform where uptime is critical. We use high-grade, UV-stabilized resins and robust manufacturing processes to ensure long life in the extreme environments of a mine site.
Engineering-Led Collaboration
Ore-Max works alongside mine operations and EPCM teams to solve practical field constraints. Our engineers provide hydraulic modeling, system design, and field support to ensure the system performs as designed.
Long-Term Partnership
Our support extends beyond supply with installation training, system optimization, and responsive service. We view ourselves as a partner in our clients' long-term production success.
Partner with the Leader in Heap Leach Irrigation
Contact our team to discuss your project needs and learn how Ore-Max can help you maximize recovery and minimize costs.