IIARD International Institute of Academic Research and Development

RESEARCH JOURNAL OF PURE SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY (RJPST )

E-ISSN 2579-0536
P-ISSN 2695-2696
VOL. 7 NO. 5 2024
DOI: 10.56201/rjpst.v7.no5.2024.pg67.81

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The Use of Mining and Mineral Processing Wastes as an Alternative Source of Aggregate

Ayodeji K. Ogundana

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Abstract

Integration of mineral waste into other applications such as concrete production is a win-win situation for the effective management of mining and mineral wastes. Search for an effective method of waste valorization a by-product for an industrial application is highly significant to the circular economy. Thus, this work carefully reviewed the various useful mineral wastes and their processing method as alternative aggregate for concrete production. From the study, it was established that a well processed mineral waste will function well in concrete production. Hence reducing the overall dependence on natural aggregates for the building and construction industries as well as reducing the environmental degradation that mining sites are subjected to during the mining activities. The information from this review will help in the promotion of the circular economy.

keywords:

Mining, minerals, waste, processing, aggregates

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