Essays about: "tailings beach"

Found 3 essays containing the words tailings beach.

  1. 1. Critical elements scavenged by secondary gypsum and HFO : Determined by sequential extraction combined with mineralogical studies

    University essay from Luleå tekniska universitet/Geovetenskap och miljöteknik

    Author : Emma Flodin; [2022]
    Keywords : Geochemistry; gypsum; HFO; adsorption; scavenged; critical elements; beryllium; Yxsjöberg; mine waste; Sequential extraction; XRD; SEM-EDS;

    Abstract : The demand for metals is great for the purpose of developing green technologies, and EU has listed 30 metals and minerals that are of critical importance for the maintenance and evolving of today’s society, so called critical materials. However, mining of raw materials generates mine waste which can have adverse effect on human health, ecosystems, and surrounding areas. READ MORE

  2. 2. Determination of dry density in tailings with a Dynamic Cone Penetrometer :

    University essay from Luleå tekniska universitet/Institutionen för samhällsbyggnad och naturresurser

    Author : Patrik Hagström; [2017]
    Keywords : dynamic cone penetrometer; tailings dam; tailings beach; tailings;

    Abstract : Today mines produce metals which are used for everyday products by people worldwide. When metals are produced, waste products known as tailings are generated. These tailings are commonly stored in impoundments, surrounded by embankment dams. The demands from the society are constantly increasing regarding the quality and safety of dams. READ MORE

  3. 3. Investigation

    University essay from Lunds universitet/Geoteknik

    Author : Erik Månsson; [2014]
    Keywords : Technology and Engineering;

    Abstract : In mining for extraction of metals residues are often produced. A frequently produced residue is tailings, which potentially contains high amount of metals, soluble salts and acids. Therefore, it is often necessary to deposit, the tailings in stable impoundments, namely tailings dams, if not all tailings produced is used as backfill in mines. READ MORE