August 19, 2025WasteOpen Access

The Role of E-Waste in Sustainable Mineral Resource Management

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Analysis reveals e-waste recycling enhances resources in electronics, highlighting environmental and economic benefits.

E-waste recycling can recover up to 95% of base and precious metals, including gold, improving resource efficiency.
E-waste contains 40–800 times more gold than traditional ores, with recovery costs significantly lower than primary mining.
Assessment of innovative recovery techniques indicates high potential for environmentally sustainable practices.
E-waste recycling faces significant challenges due to high initial costs and regulatory hurdles, limiting adoption.

Mohamed et al. (2025) studied this question.

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