Towards a Sustainable Management of Mine Wastes: Reprocessing, Reuse, Revalorization and Repository, 3rd Edition

Dear Colleagues,

The rising demand for sustainable solutions in the management of solid mine wastes has necessitated the creation of a third Special Issue, building upon the accomplishments of its predecessors. This edition seeks to propel the discourse on mine waste management, addressing the growing challenges and opportunities in this dynamic field. These wastes, characterized by substantial quantities, often pose significant management challenges and potential environmental threats.

Our exploration will persist in identifying innovative strategies that align with environmental conservation and facilitate the extraction of future generations of resources from mineral wastes. The overarching theme centres on the evolution towards a circular economy, prioritizing resource recovery and sustainable practices. We invite contributions on the following key topics:

• Holistic problem solving: this issue aims to delve into comprehensive discussions that address the persistent challenges associated with solid mineral wastes, unravelling the complexities involved in their sustainable management;
• Cutting-edge characterization techniques: building on the foundations of prior editions, the third instalment of this Special Issue will showcase state-of-the-art methods for finely characterizing industrial and mine wastes, offering a profound understanding of their composition and potential applications;
• Innovative technical and environmental solutions: presenting the latest advancements, this Special Issue will spotlight techniques and technologies that efficiently manage these wastes, encompassing treatment and processing before disposal;
• The recovery of critical raw materials: with a focus on effective, cost-efficient, and eco-friendly methods, this Special Issue will explore avenues to maximize the extraction of critical raw materials from industrial and mining wastes;
• Expanding recycling horizons: beyond traditional sectors, this issue aims to explore novel applications and sectors for recycling industrial and mining wastes, contributing significantly to the development of a circular economy;
• Diversifying valorisation approaches: delving into the valorisation of these wastes across various sectors, this Special Issue seeks to broaden the spectrum of possibilities for transforming waste into valuable resources;
• Scale studies and practical applications: continuing the tradition of the previous editions, this issue will feature laboratory, pilot, and/or industrial-scale studies, providing valuable insights into the real-world applications of the discussed techniques;
• The life cycle assessment of comprehensive solutions: recognizing the need for a holistic approach, contributions focusing on the life cycle assessment of entire solutions are highly encouraged, providing a more thorough understanding of the environmental impact and sustainability of the proposed strategies.

Dr. Yassine Taha
Dr. Abdellatif Elghali
Dr. Yassine Ait-Khouia
Prof. Dr. Mostafa Benzaazoua
Guest Editors

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• inorganic industrial and mining wastes
• environmental characterization
• treatment, stabilization, reprocessing, and recycling
• integrated management
• valorisation

• Towards a Sustainable Management of Mine Wastes: Reprocessing, Reuse, Revalorization and Repository in Minerals (15 articles)
• Towards a Sustainable Management of Mine Wastes: Reprocessing, Reuse, Revalorization and Repository, Volume II in Minerals (11 articles)