Resource Intensity Trends in the South African Ferrochrome Industry from 2007 to 2020

Processing resource requirements in mineral extractive industries tend to increase over time as ore grades decrease, which consequently increases the environmental footprint of operations and products. This phenomenon may be alleviated by cleaner production interventions. South Africa is the largest...

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Main Authors: Reuben Dlamini, Harro von Blottnitz
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2022-12-01
Series:Minerals
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Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2075-163X/13/1/44