Most mining operations extract only the dominant commodities present in the deposit. Accessory critical metals and minerals are seldom recovered, mixed in the residues and discarded in the tailings storage facility, while they could have been a significant revenue stream for the operation. This session aims to review the technical as well as economic challenges related to recovery and valorization of these secondary substances, both in operating mines and for new project development.
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Mines
Creating a Value Chain for CSMs: Valorization of Secondary Minerals and By-Products
Tuesday, November 18, 2025
9:30 a.m.
Co-Production of CSM: From Good Will to Reality
IOS Services Géoscientifiques
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The production of multiple commodities in a mining project is popular, whether to ease social acceptability or to improve the economic outlook. However, these rarely come to fruition. There are many reasons why co-productions get derailed, including strategic decisions, technical challenges, or financial constraints. This talk aims to outline solutions and prerequisites in order to ensure the successful outcome of such an endeavour.