Mine tailings account for most of the environmental incidents related to the extractive
industry, with risks increasing due to steadily rising tonnage of low-grade ore and extreme …

The replacement of new binders with traditional ones such as lime and cement has caught
the eye of researchers in recent decades. The majority of researchers rely on the use of …

Increase in demand for mineral commodities such as coal, copper, iron, aluminium, gold,
tungsten, zinc etc., has led to higher quantity of mineral waste produced such as solids …

This study deals with the development of geopolymers synthetized from industrial waste
containing aluminosilicates. Geopolymers are inorganic polymers formed by the activation of …

In India, the enormous growth in the housing sector has put tremendous pressure on
construction materials such as bricks. Conventional brick production methods include fired …

This study presents a methodology for making bricks, in a cost-effective and environmentally
friendly manner, using the tailings produced from iron ore mines in Western Australia (WA) …

Mining activity is inevitable in human societies, and thus, disposal of mining waste in a
proper and effective way is crucial to preserving our environment. In this context, studies on …

Resources efficiency regarding the decrease of residues generation and disposal are
important steps towards a cleaner production in the construction and mining industry …

Yellow clays from Moroccan phosphate mines are extracted with other waste rocks
lithologies and stored in large dumps within the mine site. The present paper investigates …

The concern about the environmental impacts of mining waste due to its high concentrations
of heavy metals is a widespread aspect worldwide, however, the presence and relationship …