The use of mine tailings (MTs) as aggregates or precursors of alkali-activated materials and
geopolymers (GPs) seems to be a promising approach for their sustainable utilization since …

This study aims to present an overview of the progress of geopolymer composites with
regards to the latest developments on its constituents (binders, activators, and aggregates) …

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 …

The generation of industrial solid waste is increasing at an alarming rate worldwide and
landfilling is no longer a feasible method for managing various industrial solid wastes …

Mining activities are inevitable for the growing industrialization and urbanization in the
world. Disposal of mine tailings creates a severe impact to the environment and ultimately to …

Geopolymers are three-dimensional aluminosilicate binder materials developed from
various raw materials such as industrial by-products that are rich in reactive silica and …

Sulfidic copper tailings (SCTs) with excessive sulfur content are prone to oxidation, leading
to the generation of sulfates and causing compatibility issues with cement. To address this …

The mining industry generates vast quantities of mine tailings on an annual basis. However,
due to their limited economic value, a significant portion of these tailings are deposited close …

The widespread use and production of Portland cement, amounting to 4.1 billion tonnes
annually, poses challenges in acquiring quality raw materials. The emissions of carbon …

The mining sector generates a substantial quantity of stone waste and tailings, which
constitutes an environmental risk. The most prevalent method for disposing of this industrial …