Abstract
This chapter addresses the general properties and characteristics of the following residue categories: mining wastes, mineral processing wastes or tailings, metallurgical wastes (slags, dusts, slimes, and muds), and wastewaters. Residue origin, storage, disposal, and a brief indication of associated environmental impacts are discussed; concrete examples are given for illustration purposes.
Original language | English |
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Title of host publication | Mining and Processing Residues |
Subtitle of host publication | Future's Source of Critical Raw Materials |
Editors | Olga Chernoburova, Alexandre Chagnes |
Publisher | Elsevier |
Chapter | 1 |
Pages | 1-23 |
Number of pages | 23 |
ISBN (Electronic) | 9780323951753 |
ISBN (Print) | 9780323951760 |
DOIs | |
Publication status | Published - 2023 |
Bibliographical note
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Keywords
- Acid mine drainage and acid rock drainage
- characteristics
- dusts
- mining residues
- muds
- properties
- slags
- tailings
- wastewaters