Geosource Group

Sun Ying - Yang Frank - Kristof Schellemans - Kas Trimpeneers - Ijeoma Ruben - Alexander Coussement - Jonathan Curran - Louis Caluwaerts

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Geosource Intro

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The modern world relies on a mass of geomaterials for construction, making the understanding of  their sources and potential applications of great importance. We embarked on a comprehensive  exploration of the primary sources of this geomaterial production that underpin the contemporary  society. Our study began with a thorough examination of the quarries in the vicinity of the Viroinval  tannery site, delving into their core operations, the nature of their primary export products, their  sourcing strategies, and notably, the management of their waste streams.

The waste stream, often overlooked, becomes a central focus of our investigation, as we believe it  holds a potential for the development of innovative applications of geomaterials. Initially, our  objective is to acquire a broad understanding of how these quarries operate. Subsequently, we  narrow our focus to select the most promising sources that could serve the specific needs of the  Viroinval site.

The third quarry of interest, the quarry of Siege Frasnes produces lime on an industrial scale, a  departure from its earlier role in manufacturing building materials. This transformation highlights  the adaptability of geomaterial producers to the evolving needs of the industrial sector.

While we progress into our research our focus will shift towards the exploration of waste streams  associated with these geomaterials. Our research aims to not only uncover the hidden possibilities  within geomaterial waste streams but also to inspire a broader reimagining of the geomaterial  production industry itself.