In this context, urban mining offers an opportunity to respond to the pressing environmental and economic challenges by harnessing urban ores. Urban mining refers to the recovery of valuable materials from discarded products and waste generated in cities, transforming urban waste into a sustainable source of critical raw materials. Today, urban mining has emerged as a central pillar of the circular economy. Story continues below this adThirdly, urban mining presents a significant opportunity to transform waste into wealth and operationalise the circular economy. While doing so, it also complements urban waste management by promoting systematic collection, segregation, recycling and resource recovery.