Mining and Processing Residues: Future’s Source of Critical Raw Materials provides a comprehensive review of principal aspects of CRM-containing residues re-processing, including available sampling and analytical techniques, the latest available processing technologies, authorization and legal matters, and analysis of environmental, social, and economic impacts. Suitable for academic researchers, practicing engineers and students, the book is aimed at giving a complete and multilateral view of CRM recovery from the residues.

• Includes the most relevant techniques for residue sampling and characterization;
• Describes most recent technologies applicable for residue re-processing;
• Covers authorization and legal aspects of residue storage and re-processing;
• Includes extensive case studies;
• Analyzes environmental, social and economic impacts of residue re-processing.