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Residues from non-ferrous metal production, including zinc
Residues from non-ferrous metal production form a concentrated deposit, stockpiled today rather than recovered.
Identified deposits
Six urban mines already mapped in Algeria.
Our discussions with several segments of national industry, together with our observation of household waste, have allowed us to identify significant deposits. Exploiting them would solve an environmental problem while injecting resources into the country’s economy. This list is not exhaustive.
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Spent catalysts
From chemical and petrochemical units, they concentrate rare metals whose recovery would avoid imports paid in foreign currency.
03
Steelworks dust
Electric arc furnace dust contains recoverable metals: it has been the subject of dedicated work by our founder.
04
Incineration bottom ash
Solid residues from incineration: they can be treated to extract their metal fractions and a reusable inert material.
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Electrical and electronic waste
From households as well as from specialised industry, screens included: the most emblematic deposit of the urban mine.
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Asbestos waste
On this deposit, we are in a position to offer a national solution in due course, based on a patented process.