20.500.12556/DKUM-92167 Towards circularity in Serbian mining: unlocking the potential of flotation tailings and fly ash This paper examines sustainable industrial practices in Serbia, particularly in the mining and energy sector, focusing on the potential of flotation tailings and fly ash, as materials with the largest share in disposed waste in Serbia in 2023 (95%). It highlights the environmental challenges of mining waste and explores innovative approaches to waste management within the circular economy framework. The study analyzes the current state of mining waste in Serbia, particularly in copper mining regions in the east of the country. It discusses the potential for metal recovery from waste and its reuse in various industries. The research also investigates the use of fly ash from thermal power plants as a valuable resource in the construction industry and other sectors. The paper reviews existing initiatives and legislation in Serbia in order to promote sustainable mining practices and waste utilization. By presenting case studies and potential applications, the study demonstrates how implementing circular economy principles in the mining sector can contribute to environmental protection, resource conservation, and economic growth in Serbia. The comprehensive overview of the current state in Serbia provides a solid foundation for establishing a higher degree of circularity in the mining and energy sectors. mining flotation tailings fly ash Serbia circular economy rudarstvo flotacijske jalovine leteči pepel Srbija krožno gospodarstvo true false true MDPI Angleški jezik Slovenski jezik https://www.mdpi.com/journal/minerals © 2025 by the authors Članek v reviji 2025-03-17 15:59:08 2025-03-17 15:59:09 2026-01-09 12:13:56 0000-00-00 00:00:00 2025 0 0 23 str. iss. 3, [article no.] 254 Vol. 15 Feb. 2025 0000-00-00 Zaloznikova Objavljeno NiDoloceno 2025-02-05 2025-02-26 2025-02-28 628.4:351.823 229289475 10.3390/min15030254 2075-163X minerals-15-00254-v2.pdf minerals-15-00254-v2.pdf 1 E0145B9A38FDAD7DEA922D7A379195FD c08ca7abcff6dd9c62c091eac0fc69f28c77107a61580a4f84401cfaaacae9cb 9c077ea5-0340-11f0-895f-00155d000105 https://dk.um.si/Dokument.php?lang=slv&id=189425 https://www.mdpi.com/2075-163X/15/3/254 0 a3c24a29-0340-11f0-895f-00155d000105 https://dk.um.si/Dokument.php?lang=slv&id=189426 Fakulteta za strojništvo 0 0 0