This paper presents the results of a study investigating the consistency, hardened and toxic metal immobilization properties of concretes containing copper tailings as an additive. To compare the effects of copper tailings ...

ABSTRACT: Increasing demands for copper and copper allied products have made the processing of low grade ores with high volume waste output unavoidable. Presently, billions of tons of copper tailings can be found in major ...

Copper mining and processing activities at an abandoned mine in the Lefke-Xeros area of Cyprus have created a huge environmental contamination problem in the locality. As an alternative mitigation and management measure, ...

This paper investigates the suitability of copper tailings as a cement replacement material in mortars. The impact of copper tailings at 0%, 5%, 10% and 15% cement replacement level by mass on the rheology, mechanical and ...