Visualizing the Size of Mine Tailings

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This infographic helps visualize the estimated 217 billion m³ of mine tailings that exist around the world.

Visualization type: Infographic

Visualizing the Size of Mine Tailings

This infographic helps visualize the estimated 217 billion m³ of mine tailings that exist around the world.


First published: May 15, 2021 (link)

Source files included: .ai, .eps, .pdf

Data source: Global Tailings Review, ICMM, UNEP, PRI

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