Turning waste into profit

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Why store waste rock when it can be sorted and reused on site

The Renison tin mine in Tasmania.

The Renison tin mine in Tasmania. | Credits: Tomra

It turns out most mines have a potentially valuable resource sitting right in their waste rock dumps. No it is not missed metals. Rather it is aggregate, which can be used on site for haul roads, foundations,…

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