Dossier
coal gangue
Coverage of coal gangue in the Nexus archive.
- Why China is looking to coal waste as a source of critical metals
China is repurposing coal waste, such as coal gangue and fly ash, to extract critical metals like lithium, gallium, and germanium. This approach utilizes advanced extraction technology and existing industrial infrastructure, offering a potential solution to metal scarcity and environmental issues from waste stockpiling.