The lecture introduces the concept of a circular economy and its application to minerals and mining. Exploring both process and product circularity, Saleem Ali emphasizes the importance of reducing aggregate consumption, redesigning products for durability, and incorporating efficient recycling technologies to achieve sustainability in the mining industry and beyond.

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