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How a Norwegian Factory Is Making Fertilizer from Mining Waste
Episode 89 of The Manufacturing Podcast digs into a Norwegian factory that is turning mine tailings — the waste rock left over from mining — into mineral-based fertilizer. Lucas and Luna explore the process at a plant near Kirkenes, where iron ore tailings are converted into a slow-release, silicon-rich fertilizer that improves soil health and crop yields. They discuss the science behind silicate weathering, the environmental benefits of reducing tailings dams, and the economics of scaling production. The episode also touches on the global fertilizer market, the role of Norway's mining…
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