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From Mine Tailings to Tabletop – The Development of a Low-Carbon, Concrete-Like Product Advances

Material flows in the mining industry are abundant and full of opportunities. In the “SETELIT – Secondary Waste Streams, Added Value and Productization” project, explored how tailings could be used for example as material for a tabletop. The project also included 3D printing experiments using materials containing tailings. These practical experiments are driven by the desire to develop new applications for tailings and thereby reduce waste volumes.

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