The mining sector generates a substantial quantity of stone waste and
tailings, which constitutes an environmental risk. The most prevalent
method for disposing of this industrial waste is dumping, which
contributes to soil deterioration and water contamination while
acquiring precious land. It can be recycled using a number of processes,
such as the promising geopolymerization technique, which transforms
waste into value. This study reviews current developments in the
manufacturing of mine tailings-based geopolymer composites from
industrial waste as a possible sustainable building material. This paper
also gives in-depth studies on the characteristics and behaviors of mine
tailings composites used in geopolymer manufacturing, including physical
and mechanical properties. This review also identifies knowledge gaps
that must be filled in order to advance mine tailings composites for
geopolymers.