A new technological approach to the disposal of mining waste in the process of exploitation of metallic mineral raw materials in surface mines

Abstract

The disposal of mining waste is an indispensable technological operation during the exploitation of mineral raw materials and mining activity. A new technological approach to the disposal of mining waste, which is presented in this paper, predicts that all mining waste generated during the excavation and processing of ore in open pit mines and in flotation is disposed of in integrated tailings dumps. In this way, the construction of a flotation tailings pond is eliminated, i.e., the permanent risk that may arise due to an accident situation for the environment, facilities and population located downstream of the originally planned location of the flotation tailings pond is eliminated