Reported about 12 hours ago
The mining industry faces significant challenges regarding tailings, which are inherently dangerous due to toxic chemicals. With an annual global production of 14.5 billion tonnes of tailings, safe storage remains a major concern. New methods are being explored, such as characterizing legacy tailings for metal extraction and repurposing them into products like manufactured sand, known as OreSand. Initiatives like the Tailings Reduction Roadmap aim to reduce tailings through innovative technologies and improve sustainability in mining operations.
Source: YAHOO