The Potential Re-Use of Saudi Mine Tailings in Mine Backfill: A Path towards Sustainable Mining in Saudi Arabia

The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia covers an area of approximately 2 million km<sup>2</sup> and is rich in natural resources that are necessary for industrial development. The estimated mineral wealth beneath the Kingdom’s soil is approximately USD 1.33 trillion, as reported by the Ministry of...

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Main Authors: Mohammed Hefni, Hussin A. M. Ahmed, Ebaa Shaikh Omar, Maaz A. Ali
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2021-05-01
Series:Sustainability
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Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2071-1050/13/11/6204