Utilization of biochar in dry cover material and landscaping of mine waste areas

Good mineral waste coverages and landscaping solutions in northern mining industry are in development and in test phase. From the perspective of sustainable development and regional well-being, the solutions that will minimize the costs for environment and increase the local livelihoods should be developed in the northern region itself. Testing biochar, mine wastes and other rest materials as a component of mineral waste cover in tailings/waste rock pile solutions is environmentally important.

The project will develop consortium for northern research cooperation and the cleantech business / recycling concepts/forms actively with the local SMEs, mining companies and authorities.The project aims at finding the best ways to improve cover’s long-term durability and stability, prevent erosion, and improve the sustainability of water management, carbon balance and nutrient economy.