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Innovative Extraction Methods for Sustainable Steel Production
Exploring the use of advanced processes to extract valuable metals from mining waste in the steel industry, turning waste into profit and reducing the carbon footprint. The chapter discusses a project in Brazil that refines slag, extracts valuable metals like tin, and shapes the remaining material for disposal, with plans to be fully operational by 2026. Highlighting the potential to make steel production more sustainable, profitable, and efficient through innovative extraction techniques.
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