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🌍 Enhancing Mine Sustainability with Water Recycling 💧 Efficient water recycling in mining offers: (1) Resource Conservation: Reduces local water use. (2) Cost Savings: Cuts water and waste expenses. (3) Environmental Protection: Lowers wastewater discharge. Key Technologies: Advanced Filtration (e.g., reverse osmosis), Settling Ponds, Membrane Bioreactors Best Practices: Regular Inspections, Real-Time Monitoring, Proactive Maintenance Let's innovate for a greener future! #Mining #WaterRecycling #Sustainability #Innovation

Are very waste products that threaten our environment could become its unlikely savior? For decades, the mining industry has left an indelible mark on our planet. Vast swathes of land, once teeming with life, lay barren. Toxic runoff pollutes waterways, endangering ecosystems and communities alike. Tailings dams, looming monoliths of waste, stand as ticking time bombs, their failures causing catastrophic environmental devastation and loss of human life. But in the depths of this industrial detritus, a glimmer of hope emerges. Brucite, a mineral found in ultramafic mine tailings, holds the key to a revolutionary approach in waste management and climate change mitigation. Through a process known as in situ cementation via carbon dioxide mineralization, these tailings transform from environmental hazards into active carbon sinks. These findings were presented in: “Carbonation, Cementation, and Stabilization of Ultramafic Mine Tailings” by Ian M. Power, Carlos Paulo, Hannah Long, Justin A. Lockhart, Amanda R. Stubbs, David French, and Robert Caldwell The study delves into the intricate relationship between organic and inorganic carbon cycling. Waste organics, once discarded thoughtlessly, now serve a vital purpose, generating CO2 concentrations mirroring those of industrial flue gas. At the heart of this transformation lies brucite abundance, the primary influencer of tailings cementation. Using precise instruments, including a coulometer from UIC Inc for total inorganic carbon analysis, researchers meticulously tracked brucite consumption and the formation of strength-giving carbonate minerals. Water emerges as a crucial player in this process. Higher moisture contents and finer grain sizes facilitate greater brucite carbonation, though the formation of Mg-carbonates presents ongoing challenges. The results are striking. Unconfined compressive strengths achieved would provide adequate stabilization for tailings in most scenarios. But the implications stretch far beyond mere structural integrity. This process offers a dual benefit: reducing greenhouse gas emissions while addressing the persistent issue of mine waste stability. As we grapple with the environmental legacies of our industrial past, this research illuminates an unexpected path forward. In the very byproducts of our extraction-based economy, we may find the building blocks of a more sustainable future. The question remains: can we seize this opportunity to turn our industrial waste into environmental wealth?

Those with a lack of understanding or need to wait for “your” country to become number one at #zerowaste and #circulareconomy please wait less. Learn from those who already know what is possible and begin the transformation.

𝗘𝘃𝗲𝗿 𝘄𝗼𝗻𝗱𝗲𝗿 𝘄𝗵𝗲𝗿𝗲 𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝘄𝗮𝘀𝘁𝗲 𝗴𝗼𝗲𝘀 𝗮𝗳𝘁𝗲𝗿 𝘄𝗲 𝘁𝗵𝗿𝗼𝘄 𝗶𝘁 𝗮𝘄𝗮𝘆? 🇦🇺 In Australia, far too much waste finds its way into landfills. While the ideal solution is to minimize waste generation and maximize recycling, there are more sustainable ways to manage what remains than just dumping it in landfills. 🇩🇪 For instance, in Germany, waste incineration — also known as 'waste-to-energy' — is a common practice. When managed properly, this method not only significantly reduces waste volume but also generates energy. Moreover, much of the residual waste can be repurposed for construction materials. However, a small amount of toxic ash remains, which requires safe disposal. ⚒️ This is where the innovative use of old underground mines comes into play. At K+S Group's Hattorf-Wintershall mine in Germany, for example, remnants from the waste incineration process are utilized as backfill material to support the mine's underground caverns. This method ensures the safe, long-term storage of these remnants while also contributing to the stabilization of mine structures. ♻️ The video below shows how filter dust from waste incineration plants is securely stored underground and then solidified with salt. #kplusUs #faszinationbergbau #Mining #wastemanagement #circulareconomy

Unveiling the potential of waste! My research paper explores the pyrolysis of heavy fuel oil sludge as a sustainable solution for waste management and energy recovery. Dive into the findings here: #Pyrolysis #Sustainability #WasteManagement #shipwastetreatment

Excited to share that we are featured in the Finance News Network, discussing with Paul Sanger to discuss how we're tackling some of the world's most pressing issues like the energy transition, water scarcity and mine tailings management through lithium production, water recycling, and rapid mine tailings dewatering and dry stacking.   Today, only about 2% of contaminated fresh water is treated and reused, and we've got to change that situation. We have to make sure every drop of polluted fresh water is harvested, reused, and other valuable byproducts in the water are recovered.   "We've got a really strong pipeline of opportunities in key markets, which is exciting because we see our technologies as being central and critical to the changing environment in which we now live, and we're proving up our technologies in several different markets. Our technologies are transportable across very many different market verticals", said CEO @Peter Voigt. Watch the full interview below for insights from Peter, and visit Clean TeQ on https://lnkd.in/d7tE2jqa for more information. https://lnkd.in/gFTEDNfB #CleanTeQWater #Sustainability #WaterSecurity #Mining #ASX #CNQ #watertreatment 

Navigating the World of Waste: Understanding Types and Responsible Disposal ♻️ Waste isn't just waste—it's a spectrum of materials demanding tailored disposal solutions. From Liquid Waste's intricate treatment to the recycling possibilities of Organic Waste, and the potential of Dry Waste to be reborn as new products, each category has its own story. https://lnkd.in/erbiZaUs At Hydro Cleansing, we don't just manage waste; we orchestrate an environmental symphony. 🎶 Explore our comprehensive services designed to care for the planet: 🌊 HCL Wet Waste and Liquid Waste Management: Dive into the intricacies of liquid waste with our expert management services. From sewage to industrial effluent, we ensure each drop is treated with the utmost care. Discover sustainable solutions at https://lnkd.in/erbiZaUs.

𝐄𝐟𝐟𝐞𝐜𝐭𝐢𝐯𝐞 𝐒𝐭𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐞𝐠𝐢𝐞𝐬 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐌𝐢𝐧𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐖𝐚𝐬𝐭𝐞 𝐌𝐚𝐧𝐚𝐠𝐞𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐷𝑜𝑤𝑛𝑙𝑜𝑎𝑑 𝑃𝐷𝐹 𝑆𝑎𝑚𝑝𝑙𝑒 : https://lnkd.in/djCHR3Fg Here’s an in-depth look at the importance and strategies of mining waste management: ▪ Tailings Management: Utilizing methods such as tailings reprocessing, thickened tailings, and dry stacking to minimize environmental impact. Waste Rock Management: Implementing measures to stabilize waste rock piles and prevent acid mine drainage. ▪ Slag Recycling: Reusing slag in construction and road-building projects to reduce waste and promote circular economy practices. Water Treatment: Treating contaminated water before discharge to ensure it meets environmental standards. ▪ Monitoring and Reporting: Continuous monitoring of waste disposal sites and transparent reporting to stakeholders. Download PDF Sample and Stay informed, stay responsible, and contribute to a greener future. #MiningWasteManagement #Sustainability #EnvironmentalProtection #ResourceRecovery #MiningIndustry #InnovativeSolutions #CircularEconomy #CommunitySafety #FutureTrends

Check out our new article in the latest edition of “Ash At Work” magazine from the American Coal Ash Association by Wilson Fong, Senior Associate, Sustainability, Policy and Advisory, and Kayla Carey, Senior Manager of Industrial Innovations. This article discusses how the U.S. Low-Carbon Cement Protocol was launched to incentivize the development of novel supplementary cementitious materials (SCMs) and to generate voluntary carbon credits from the carbon-intensive cement manufacturing industry. Read More: https://lnkd.in/gw4qKSzQ #ClimeCo #TeamClimeCo #EnvironmentalMarkets #CarbonMarkets #CementProtocol #CementIndustry #VCM #VoluntaryCarbonMarket #LowCarbonCement #Protocol

Lots of great research. Good luck with your defence. Better waste management for waste incineration ash is a pressing need. Disposal sites for hazardous waste are being filled up by incineration ash, and opening new sites is difficult. Meanwhile, valuable resources in the ash are lost to landfills. This research explores innovative ways to turn incineration ash into a valuable resource. The research paves the way for potential new fly ash waste management processes where waste is not just disposed of, but actively transformed into useful products, benefiting both the environment and the economy.