Sustainable recovery and recycling of scrap copper and alloy …

Global copper production has exceeded 22 million tons per year, about 35% of the copper consumed globally comes from scrap copper at present, and the proportion is rising [1]. The recycling of copper is a topic with two facets when it …

Mining Industry Profile: Copper

copper recovery ends is the spent ore that comprises the dump considered a waste. The issue of whether a particular material is a waste clearly depends on the specific circumstances …

Sustainable recovery and recycling of scrap copper and alloy …

Global copper production has exceeded 22 million tons per year, about 35% of the copper consumed globally comes from scrap copper at present, and the proportion is rising …

Solid Wastes in Base Metal Mining, Smelting and …

The completed research project funded and coordinated by the Study Groups presents the most updated and detailed analysis of the solid wastes associated with the mining, smelting and refining of copper (Cu), lead …

Copper Mining Waste | Wastes | US EPA

The document describes copper ore extraction and beneficiation operations with specific reference to the waste and materials associated with these operations and the potential environmental effects that may result from lead-zinc mining.

Copper Recycling Flow Model for the United States …

Here, the waste input–output impact assessment (WIO-IA) model integrates information on United States (US) economy-wide material flow, various recycling indicators, and the impact of material production from diverse sources to represent the quantity and quality of copper flows throughout the lifecycle.

Towards resource regeneration: A focus on copper recovery …

Copper in electronic waste represents a renewable resource. Through efficient recycling and reuse, it can mitigate reliance on natural resources, mitigate environmental degradation associated with primary copper extraction, thereby promoting resource utilization and sustainable development (Ghosh et al., 2022; Islam et al., 2020). For instance ...

TENORM: Copper Mining and Production Wastes | US EPA

Ores that contain copper in the U.S. are typically mined in large, open-pits. Copper processing facilities are usually located near mining or extraction sites. Significant waste volumes are associated with copper production. Mine wastes may contain radionuclides due to their natural presence in …

Mining Industry Profile: Copper

copper recovery ends is the spent ore that comprises the dump considered a waste. The issue of whether a particular material is a waste clearly depends on the specific circumstances surrounding its generation and management at the time.

The potential for copper slag waste as a resource for a …

To address these challenges, recycling and repurposing of copper slag waste using innovative technologies should be considered, creating a resource for a circular economy. This paper presents a review of copper slag production and its potential as a world resource for cobalt and copper metals.

TENORM: Copper Mining and Production Wastes

Copper mining waste piles may be as large as 400 hectares and typically include three types of waste: Tailings (33%). Dump and heap leach wastes (28%). Waste rock and overburden (39%). Some of the copper mine wastes have been put to use, but on a limited scale.

The potential for copper slag waste as a resource for a …

To address these challenges, recycling and repurposing of copper slag waste using innovative technologies should be considered, creating a resource for a circular economy. This …

Towards resource regeneration: A focus on copper recovery …

Copper in electronic waste represents a renewable resource. Through efficient recycling and reuse, it can mitigate reliance on natural resources, mitigate environmental …

Copper Mining Waste | Wastes | US EPA

The document describes copper ore extraction and beneficiation operations with specific reference to the waste and materials associated with these operations and the potential …

Solid Wastes in Base Metal Mining, Smelting and Refining

The completed research project funded and coordinated by the Study Groups presents the most updated and detailed analysis of the solid wastes associated with the mining, smelting and refining of copper (Cu), lead (Pb), nickel (Ni) and zinc (Zn) worldwide.

Recycling metals can help the mining industry tackle e-waste

Copper, for example, has one of the highest recycling rates compared to other metals. Between 2009 and 2018, global copper consumption averaged 26.7 million tonnes …

Recycling metals can help the mining industry tackle e-waste

Copper, for example, has one of the highest recycling rates compared to other metals. Between 2009 and 2018, global copper consumption averaged 26.7 million tonnes annually, with 32% (8.7 million tonnes per year) of this coming from recycled sources. Even when excluding defective products recycled during production, the recycling rate remains around …

TENORM: Copper Mining and Production Wastes

Copper mining waste piles may be as large as 400 hectares and typically include three types of waste: Tailings (33%). Dump and heap leach wastes (28%). Waste rock and …

Copper Recycling Flow Model for the United States …

Here, the waste input–output impact assessment (WIO-IA) model integrates information on United States (US) economy-wide material flow, various recycling indicators, …

TENORM: Copper Mining and Production Wastes | US EPA

Significant waste volumes are associated with copper production. Mine wastes may contain radionuclides due to their natural presence in ores and can be a source of TENORM. Uranium, which may be co-located with copper ore, may also be recovered as a …