For Tailings we have terms and definitions in 4 topics. The topics are Electric Power, Energy, Environment and Oil.

Tailings (Electric Power)

Ground rock remaining after particular ore minerals (e.g., uranium oxides) are extracted.

Tailings (Energy)

The remaining portion of a metal-bearing ore consisting of finely ground rock and process liquid after some or all of the metal, such as uranium, has been extracted.

Tailings (Environment)

Residue of raw material or waste separated out during the processing of crops or mineral ores.

Tailings (Oil)

Mixture of water, clay, sand and bitumen particles produced during oil sands extraction.

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