A conceptual cost comparison of alternative tailings ...
In this case, the estimated operating cost per dry tonne of tailings for the slurry and thickened tailings options was found to considerably affect the operating costs of these alternatives. OPEX of the slurry option would increase by 47% (from AUD to /t), and OPEX of the thickened tailings option would increase by 61% (from AUD to /t). Although being the option with the ...