Utilization Potential of Iron Ore Tailing Waste in Various Applications

Bharath, S. R.; Lavanya, N.; Kumar, Haresh; Chaitra, R. K.; Dandautiya, Rahul

doi:10.1007/978-981-33-6695-4_12

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“…In spray concrete, the IOT works very well in the replacement of fine aggregate and gives competitive results. The details of physical and chemical properties show that more profound applications can be researched in the future (Bharath et al, 2021).…”

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Towards Sustainable Iron Ore Tailings Management: Exploiting Versatile Reuse Opportunities for Environmental and Economic Benefits

Kumar,

Sharma,

Tripathi

et al. 2024

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Mining and refining of iron ore result in prodigious quantities of Iron Ore Tailings (IOTs), necessitating urgent adoption of sustainable management practices. Depleted iron ore reserves underscore the untapped value of IOTs’ iron content. To minimize waste generation and optimize resource utilization, efficient extraction of iron content from ores is imperative. Accurate identification of ore seams during or before mining mitigates gangue and waste accumulation, resulting in cost savings in material processing, refining, transportation, and disposal. Recycling IOTs from older processing lines into newer, more efficient ones presents a promising avenue for sustainable resource utilization. Available options for IOT reuse span various domains. IOTs serve as building materials (bricks, cement, concrete), providing cost-effective alternatives. Road construction, embankments, and structural fills utilize IOTs as construction materials. Additionally, IOTs demonstrate versatility in manufacturing processes, including ceramics, foam glass, and geopolymer-based materials. Applications in paints, pigments, slow-release fertilizers, and microcrystalline glass further expand the scope of IOT utilization. This study highlights the urgency of IOT reuse/recycling for environmental and economic reasons. It underscores the wealth of available reuse options, emphasizing recycling’s pivotal role in sustainable resource management. Examination of these potential applications charts the course toward environmentally conscious and economically viable management of IOTs. Article in AGU23 Website

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