Characterization of the sedimentation and drying processes of complex mining tailings materials using NMR

relaxation times. It allows one to quantify the water content during the transition from slurry-like to sludge-like forms of the studied tailings. The findings can provide valuable tools to characterize tailings sedimentation and dewatering, highlighting the potential of portable NMR as an analytical tool for real-time monitoring and optimization of TSF management strategies.