| Title: | Towards circularity in Serbian mining: unlocking the potential of flotation tailings and fly ash |
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| Authors: | ID Vujović, Nela (Author)
ID Alivojvodić, Vesna (Author)
ID Radovanović, Dragana (Author)
ID Štulović, Marija (Author)
ID Sokić, Miroslav (Author)
ID Kokalj, Filip (Author) |
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| Files: |  minerals-15-00254-v2.pdf (1,42 MB)
MD5: E0145B9A38FDAD7DEA922D7A379195FD
 https://www.mdpi.com/2075-163X/15/3/254
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| Language: | English |
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| Work type: | Article |
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| Typology: | 1.01 - Original Scientific Article |
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| Organization: | FS - Faculty of Mechanical Engineering
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| Abstract: | 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. |
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| Keywords: | mining, flotation tailings, fly ash, Serbia, circular economy |
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| Publication status: | Published |
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| Publication version: | Version of Record |
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| Submitted for review: | 05.02.2025 |
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| Article acceptance date: | 26.02.2025 |
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| Publication date: | 28.02.2025 |
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| Publisher: | MDPI |
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| Year of publishing: | 2025 |
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| Number of pages: | 23 str. |
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| Numbering: | Vol. 15, iss. 3, [article no.] 254 |
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| PID: | 20.500.12556/DKUM-92167  |
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| UDC: | 628.4:351.823 |
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| ISSN on article: | 2075-163X |
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| COBISS.SI-ID: | 229289475 |
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| DOI: | 10.3390/min15030254 |
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| Copyright: | © 2025 by the authors |
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| Publication date in DKUM: | 17.03.2025 |
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| Views: | 170 |
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| Categories: | Misc.
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