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Recycling strategies of mine tailing, and its technical and practical considerations

Version 1 : Received: 30 June 2022 / Approved: 1 July 2022 / Online: 1 July 2022 (09:00:31 CEST)
Version 2 : Received: 5 July 2022 / Approved: 5 July 2022 / Online: 5 July 2022 (07:43:54 CEST)
Version 3 : Received: 12 August 2022 / Approved: 12 August 2022 / Online: 12 August 2022 (06:20:08 CEST)

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Araujo, F.S.M.; Taborda-Llano, I.; Nunes, E.B.; Santos, R.M. Recycling and Reuse of Mine Tailings: A Review of Advancements and Their Implications. Geosciences 2022, 12, 319. Araujo, F.S.M.; Taborda-Llano, I.; Nunes, E.B.; Santos, R.M. Recycling and Reuse of Mine Tailings: A Review of Advancements and Their Implications. Geosciences 2022, 12, 319.

Abstract

Mining is an important industry that provides products and services through infrastructure systems worldwide. However, the global development promotes the steady growth and accelerated demand for minerals, resulting in the accumulation of hazardous waste in land, sea and air environments and, consequently a series of environmental and health problems. Restoration techniques from mining tailing have become increasingly discussed among scholars due to their potential to offer benefits over reducing tailings levels, thereby reducing environmental pressure for the correct management and adding value to previously discarded waste. This review paper critically explores available literature on the main techniques of mining tailing recycling, and discusses leading recycling technologies, including the benefits and limitations, as well as emerging prospects. The findings of this review serve as a supporting reference for decision-makers concerning the related sustainability issues associated with mining, mineral processing and solid waste management.

Keywords

beneficiation; slag; flotation; construction material; soil remediation

Subject

Engineering, Architecture, Building and Construction

Comments (1)

Comment 1
Received: 5 July 2022
Commenter: Rafael M. Santos
Commenter's Conflict of Interests: Author
Comment: Revised title, abstract, keywords, conclusions. Added three new figures and four new references.
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