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that arsenopyrite was found in this fine size and could harm
the environment due to its potential toxicity as a contami-
nant for soil and water.
Flotation has proven to be a very good method to
recover valuable elements from these tailings and to elimi-
nate the toxic elements from them.
The application of the circular economy to tailings
management in mining has demonstrated significant envi-
ronmental benefits. This includes reducing waste generation
and the minimization of negative impacts on ecosystems.
Additionally, it has also shown significant economic ben-
efits. This is due to the recovery of valuable materials such
as gold and silver, as well as the potential to reuse treated
tailings in other production processes, such as the manufac-
turing of bricks and ornaments with clean tailings, without
causing negative environmental impacts.
It is recommended to carry out in-depth work on the
separation of quartz from chlorite: In the case of quartz
to obtain a pure product for the glass industry. Chlorite
has several applications and uses in different fields: It is
used in metallurgical processes as a leaching agent and as
a source of magnesium for the production of alloys and
metal products. In construction, chlorite is used as a filler
material in cement and concrete products, providing addi-
tional strength and durability. It is used in the manufacture
of ceramics and porcelain, as it acts as a melting agent and
helps improve the physical properties of ceramic materials.
In the cosmetics and personal care industry, chlorite is used
in makeup products, such as eye shadows and powders, due
to its ability to provide color and texture.
ACKNOWLEDGMENTS
Our deep gratitude to the senior management and engineers
of Cia. Minera Poderosa for providing the financial support
to the teachers and students of “Universidad Nacional de
Ingenieria” and for the implementation and modernization
of our Hydrometallurgy and Nanomaterials laboratory.
REFERENCES
[1] Sánchez, M., Cayumil, M. and Huerta, J. (2021),
“Una aproximación termodinámica para la comp-
rensión de la economía circular aplicada al ámbito
minero – metalúrgico,” Revista de Medio Ambiente
Minero y Mineria (6), June, pp. 27-33.
[2] Zamora, E., Blanco V. and Hinojosa, C. (2019),
“Economía circular en minería: procesamiento de
desmontes como alternativa de remediación ambien-
tal.” Revista de Medio Ambiente Minero y Mineria
(4), December, pp. 3-18.
[3] Perales, S., Bascompta, M. (2021), “Economia cir-
cular de materials per la construcció,” Universitat
Politècnica de Catalunya, June, Spain.
[4] Ojeda, C., Reyes, J. (2006), “Recuperación de met-
ales preciosos provenientes de presa de jales,” XIII
Encuentro Sobre Procesamiento de Minerales,
October, San Luis Potosi, Mexico.
[5] Yoplac E. “Pruebas de flotación y cianuración de
piritas Au-Ag de relaves de Ticapampa, de propie-
dad de CIA Minera Lincuna S.A.C. Test report
EYC-005-2010
[6] Yoplac E. “Pruebas de flotación de relaves de flotación
Au-Ag, de propiedad de CIA Minera Huancapeti
S.A.C. Test report EYC-003-2010
Figure 4. Manufactured ornamental pieces using final tailings from
flotation tests
that arsenopyrite was found in this fine size and could harm
the environment due to its potential toxicity as a contami-
nant for soil and water.
Flotation has proven to be a very good method to
recover valuable elements from these tailings and to elimi-
nate the toxic elements from them.
The application of the circular economy to tailings
management in mining has demonstrated significant envi-
ronmental benefits. This includes reducing waste generation
and the minimization of negative impacts on ecosystems.
Additionally, it has also shown significant economic ben-
efits. This is due to the recovery of valuable materials such
as gold and silver, as well as the potential to reuse treated
tailings in other production processes, such as the manufac-
turing of bricks and ornaments with clean tailings, without
causing negative environmental impacts.
It is recommended to carry out in-depth work on the
separation of quartz from chlorite: In the case of quartz
to obtain a pure product for the glass industry. Chlorite
has several applications and uses in different fields: It is
used in metallurgical processes as a leaching agent and as
a source of magnesium for the production of alloys and
metal products. In construction, chlorite is used as a filler
material in cement and concrete products, providing addi-
tional strength and durability. It is used in the manufacture
of ceramics and porcelain, as it acts as a melting agent and
helps improve the physical properties of ceramic materials.
In the cosmetics and personal care industry, chlorite is used
in makeup products, such as eye shadows and powders, due
to its ability to provide color and texture.
ACKNOWLEDGMENTS
Our deep gratitude to the senior management and engineers
of Cia. Minera Poderosa for providing the financial support
to the teachers and students of “Universidad Nacional de
Ingenieria” and for the implementation and modernization
of our Hydrometallurgy and Nanomaterials laboratory.
REFERENCES
[1] Sánchez, M., Cayumil, M. and Huerta, J. (2021),
“Una aproximación termodinámica para la comp-
rensión de la economía circular aplicada al ámbito
minero – metalúrgico,” Revista de Medio Ambiente
Minero y Mineria (6), June, pp. 27-33.
[2] Zamora, E., Blanco V. and Hinojosa, C. (2019),
“Economía circular en minería: procesamiento de
desmontes como alternativa de remediación ambien-
tal.” Revista de Medio Ambiente Minero y Mineria
(4), December, pp. 3-18.
[3] Perales, S., Bascompta, M. (2021), “Economia cir-
cular de materials per la construcció,” Universitat
Politècnica de Catalunya, June, Spain.
[4] Ojeda, C., Reyes, J. (2006), “Recuperación de met-
ales preciosos provenientes de presa de jales,” XIII
Encuentro Sobre Procesamiento de Minerales,
October, San Luis Potosi, Mexico.
[5] Yoplac E. “Pruebas de flotación y cianuración de
piritas Au-Ag de relaves de Ticapampa, de propie-
dad de CIA Minera Lincuna S.A.C. Test report
EYC-005-2010
[6] Yoplac E. “Pruebas de flotación de relaves de flotación
Au-Ag, de propiedad de CIA Minera Huancapeti
S.A.C. Test report EYC-003-2010
Figure 4. Manufactured ornamental pieces using final tailings from
flotation tests