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Geostatistical Modelling and Sampling Methodologies in Mine Tailings: Insights from the Otanmäki Ilmenite Tailings Storage Facility Project

In recent years, the growing demand for Critical Raw Materials (CRMs) has led to increased interest in extracting valuable resources from industry side streams, such as mine tailings. A new FutuRaM project study by the Geological Survey of Finland (GTK) focuses on the Otanmäki tailings storage facility (TSF) in Finland, which contains ilmenite, a crucial mineral for various industries. The research aims to evaluate the resource potential of the Otanmäki TSF and compare different sampling methodologies to ensure accurate and representative data collection.

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