To Improve the Physical Properties of Soil by Using Mining Waste Material

Mining activities generate approximately 50 lakh cubic meters of waste annually, often resulting in "man-made mountains" that pose significant environmental risks. This study investigates the feasibility of mixing this waste—specifically from open-cast mines like Dongari Buzurg—with natural soil to improve its engineering characteristics. Laboratory tests including specific gravity, Atterberg limits, and Proctor compaction were conducted to evaluate the performance of these soil-mining waste mixtures.