Operative instruments to support public authorities and industries for the supply of raw materials: A decision support tool to evaluate the sustainable exploitation of extractive waste facilities

Mancini, Susanna; Casale, Marco; Piercarlo, Rossi; Faraudello, Alessandra; Dino, Giovanna Antonella

doi:10.1016/j.resourpol.2023.103338

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“…Sustainable tailing management is based on the main pillars of sustainable development that consider technological, economic, environmental, political, and social aspects. The choice of the most sustainable methods of tailings management during mining activities can be supported by decision-analysis tools (DST) [75], life-cycle assessments (LCA) [76,77] and the definition of a hierarchical system model (HSM).…”

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“…It is, therefore, interesting, in this sense, that the development of multi-criterion approaches considers the potential exploitation of an EW facility from various points of view: economic, but also (and especially) with regard to the environmental and social impacts [75]. This kind of analysis can help the decision-making process, favoring the alternative that minimizes the impact on the environment while being compatible from an economic and social point of view.…”

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Use and Recovery of Extractive Waste and Tailings for Sustainable Raw Materials Supply

Mancini,

Casale,

Tazzini

et al. 2024

Mining

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Extractive waste (EW), including tailings, is produced in large quantities during mining activities. In recent years, the linear economic model (“take-use-and-throw” approach) has been replaced by a circular approach, emphasizing the sustainable use and recovery of EW. The development of innovative protocols, such as Best Available Techniques (BATs), which aim at the technological and process improvement of more sustainable mining activities and at the production of renewable, highly performing green materials, has led to technological advancements, expertise in sustainability, and a reduced ecological footprint, potentially causing positive economic and social impacts and reducing environmental ones. Extractive waste and tailings, if suitably characterized, can be used to improve and make sustainable the works connected to the management of mining activities. The qualitative–quantitative characterization of EW is essential for subsequent reuse and for assessing the risk to human health and the extent of environmental impacts in the various matrices. The application areas vary according to the type of waste and mining tailings, the morphological characteristics of the deposits, and the geological, geomorphological, and logistic context of the area. Integrated protocols for sustainable EW exploitation and positive impacts on the economic, environmental, and technological/social level are analyzed. The present paper aims at providing an overview of challenges and potentialities connected to extractive waste (EW) management and potential exploitation to recover raw materials (RM), critical raw materials (CRM), and secondary raw materials (SRM).

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Use and Recovery of Extractive Waste and Tailings for Sustainable Raw Materials Supply

Mancini,

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Tazzini

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Mining

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“…Meanwhile, Mishra, P. C. et al [38] described the impact of various factors on the performance of mining operations. Uberman, R. [39] and Mancini, S. et al [40] wrote about the demand for recycled raw materials and secondary deposits in the EU.…”

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Empirical Analysis of Mining Costs Amid Energy Price Volatility for Secondary Deposits in Quarrying

Patyk,

Bodziony

2024

Energies

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The outlined methodology for calculating operating costs in open-cast mines and quarries not only facilitates the selection of optimal mining equipment and systems for working lower-grade secondary deposits but also adds significant value in navigating the challenges of fluctuating prices of energy carriers and fuels. Moreover, the study rigorously assesses the impact of mining operations on the performance of deployed mining equipment and the overall viability of the rock mining project. The selection procedure relies on a comprehensive analysis of the technical and economic parameters of selected solutions, providing critical insights to guide decisions regarding the continuation or discontinuation of mining operations. We analyse, based on empirical data, the technical and economic parameters of several variants of mining equipment to be used for the extraction of rocks and stones from secondary deposits in conditions of fluctuation depending on the level of energy prices, in order to find the best configuration in terms of operating costs and potential revenue. In addition to analysing the structure of operating costs, the article presents their correlation with the required profit from the sale of raw materials using the linear correlation method. The results clearly demonstrate the economic viability of mining secondary deposits, taking into account the actual costs incurred by mining companies.

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“…Of particular interest is the exploration of multi-criteria methodologies, which assess the viability of EW facilities from a holistic perspective, encompassing economic considerations as well as the environmental and social dimensions [91].…”

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“…Practical examples of sustainability initiatives already pursued by companies include efforts to promote the inclusion and socio-economic development of young people, enhance resilience to natural disasters, and contribute to the preservation and enrichment of cultural heritage. Additionally, they aim to ensure the safe disposal of EW in both the short and long term by analyzing the entire life cycle of the extractive industry (LCA) [93,94], employing decision support tools (DST) [91], and the application of best practices promoting the circular economy [95].…”

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Managing Marble Quarry Waste: Opportunities and Challenges for Circular Economy Implementation

Tazzini,

Gambino,

Casale

et al. 2024

Sustainability

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Marble has been a prominent natural stone exploited since ancient times, commonly employed as a building material and ornamental stone. However, the disposal of waste generated from marble extraction, particularly fine sludge, poses significant environmental challenges for the dimensional stone industry. The difficulty in managing and recovering these materials, exacerbated by local regulations and the absence of suitable recovery protocols, often leads to landfilling. This issue is exemplified by the Carrara Marble Basin in the Apuan Alps (Tuscany, Italy), where more than half of the extracted marble remains as quarry waste or debris. Modern cutting technologies have intensified the production of finer materials and sawing residue, known as “marmettola”, ranging in size from fine sand to silt. The disposal of these materials, commonly through landfilling or abandonment, has profound environmental repercussions. This research primarily aimed to carry out a preliminary physical, mineralogical, and morphological characterization of the fine waste and sludges generated from Carrara Marble exploitation. The findings reveal the high granulometric uniformity of the materials, and a nearly pure carbonate composition, suggesting potential for reuse in various industrial sectors such as paper, plastics, and pharmaceuticals production.

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Operative instruments to support public authorities and industries for the supply of raw materials: A decision support tool to evaluate the sustainable exploitation of extractive waste facilities

Cited by 5 publications

References 23 publications

Use and Recovery of Extractive Waste and Tailings for Sustainable Raw Materials Supply

Use and Recovery of Extractive Waste and Tailings for Sustainable Raw Materials Supply

Empirical Analysis of Mining Costs Amid Energy Price Volatility for Secondary Deposits in Quarrying

Managing Marble Quarry Waste: Opportunities and Challenges for Circular Economy Implementation

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