SkiComCu – Extractive Waste Management

Responsible extractive waste management is essential for reducing the environmental and societal impacts of mining and mineral processing. This introductory course focuses on the copper industry, covering the regulatory, physical, and geochemical aspects of extractive waste and the challenges involved in managing disposal facilities. Participants will also explore approaches to recycling, reuse, reclamation, and rehabilitation, with a focus on practical solutions that support safer and more sustainable resource extraction. 

What you will learn:

• EU legal and regulatory frameworks for sustainable copper extractive waste management. 
• Physical and geochemical properties of copper extractive waste and their relevance to classification. 
• Disposal systems, site-specific risks, and stabilisation measures. 
• Technologies and best practices for recycling and reuse of extractive waste. 
• Rehabilitation and reclamation approaches for legacy waste disposal facilities. 

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