Biology
List some of the common wastes produced in mining operation and mention how these can be reused.
Waste Generation & Management
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Common wastes produced in mining operation are:
- Dust
- Coal
- Iron
- Copper
- Zinc
During operation of getting minerals, a large quantity of waste material is generated. This waste material is called mine tailing. The application of mine tailing is that it can be mixed with materials for tile production and masonry cement.
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