Environmentally Friendly Processing of Mineral Resources - Review of Papers Presented during the KOMEKO 2023 Scientific and Technical Conference

Abstract

The article is an overview of selected papers presented during the KOMEKO 2023 conference, organized in Szczyrk by the KOMAG Institute of Mining Technology from 27 to 29 March this year. Their topics included innovative technical and technological solutions
in the field of mechanical processing of mineral raw materials, rational waste management in accordance with the requirements of the Green Deal, production of hydrogen and geopolymer composites from post-mining waste, enrichment of waste and aggregates containing rare earth elements or recycling of waste containing lithium. Participants of the KOMEKO 2023 conference were very interested in the discussion panel devoted to the automated, zero-waste processing plant. Particular attention was paid to the management of mining waste in Poland in the light of the challenges of the European circular economy and the safety of operation of processing machines and devices in the aspect of implementing innovative solutions. The KOMEKO 2023 scientific and technical conference was a forum for an interesting exchange of knowledge and professional experience between scientists, manufacturers of machinery and processing equipment, and their users representing the sector of mineral raw material producers. The success of the conference is evidenced by lively and fruitful discussions between all stakeholders in the mineral processing process.