“…The mechanical stability of cemented waste rock under compression is usually of concern, as it is under pressure throughout the service period [14][15][16], mainly from four aspects: cementing materials, aggregate particles, additive materials, and environmental conditions. (1) In cementing materials (including its type, content, and even the mixed formulation of multiple cementing materials), it is believed that the mechanical parameters of cemented waste rock can be increased by improving its bonding performance [17][18][19][20]; (2) In aggregate particles, which include particle composition, content, and particle size distribution, it is considered that the internal structure of backfill can be strengthened by reducing the elements that can deteriorate the hydration product and optimize the spatial distribution of the particles [21][22][23][24][25][26][27][28][29][30][31][32][33]; (3) In additive materials, including nanomaterials, polymers, fibers, alkaline substances, and water-absorbing substances, it is believed that the hydration process can be improved, the formation of hydration products can be promoted, and even more reliable links can be generated at the cement-rock boundaries to optimize the loading structure of backfill [34][35][36][37][38][39][40][41][42]; (4) In environmental conditions, including temperature, corrosion, conservation, and stress field, it is considered that creating more favorable environmental conditions can improve the mechanical properties of cemented waste rock [43][44]…”