NEW DELHI: (Feb 23) In a major relief to the mining sector, the government has exempted recycling of tailings within existing mine leases from the requirement of fresh environmental clearance (EC), according to sources.
The move, aimed at promoting sustainable practices and reducing regulatory bottlenecks, will allow mining companies to process and reuse tailings — the residual waste material from ore extraction — without waiting for additional EC approvals, the sources told PTI.
Tailings recycling involves reprocessing mine waste to recover valuable minerals, water, or other resources, helping minimise environmental impact and optimise resource use.
Source: PTI News
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