Open Access
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E3S Web Conf.
Volume 688, 2026
The 2nd International Conference on Sustainable Environment, Development, and Energy (CONSER 2025)
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| Article Number | 02001 | |
| Number of page(s) | 8 | |
| Section | Sustainable Mining Practices, Reducing Environmental Impact, and Resource Efficiency | |
| DOI | https://doi.org/10.1051/e3sconf/202668802001 | |
| Published online | 20 January 2026 | |
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