TURNING WASTE TO VALUE

THE FUTURE OF MINING DEPENDS ON EXTRACTING MINERALS EFFICIENTLY AND MANAGING THE BY-PRODUCTS AND RESIDUES THAT COME WITH THE PROCESS.

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Waste streams such as tailings, fines, dust and sludges are an inevitable consequence of mineral processing. But in an era of heightened environmental scrutiny, rising costs and the push for sustainable practices, they have become one of mining's biggest challenges and, increasingly, one of its greatest opportunities.

That opportunity lies at the heart of Picko Global's philosophy.

As a specialist in agglomeration and waste transformation, the company helps clients convert waste materials into usable, transportable and even saleable products.

By combining proven engineering with a circular-economy mindset, Picko is working to redefine what mine waste management can achieve.

Vast quantities of fine and residual material are produced every year across mining and metallurgical operations, from smelter dusts and tailings to ultra-fine ore particles that are difficult to process or store.

Traditional waste-handling methods such as tailings dams and large-scale containment facilities can carry high maintenance costs and long-term environmental liabilities. They can also represent lost value, since many waste streams still contain recoverable minerals or potential byproducts.