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Fine Coal Refuse

The mineral by-product of the final, wet processing of coal, which is then transported to disposal as a slurry.  It consists primarily of silt and clay-sized particles but usually includes fine sand (from the U.S. Mine Safety & Health Administration Dam Inspection and Plan Review Handbook).