• Fluorite tailings, generated at 0.6-0.7 tons per ton of ore, pose environmental risks but contain recoverable quartz and fluorite.
• Utilization methods include flotation recovery, cement mineralizing agents, concrete additives, autoclaved lime sand brick, and glass-ceramics.
• Future directions emphasize comprehensive recovery of valuable minerals, auxiliary cementitious materials, and functionalized glass-ceramics.
• Sustainable management of fluorite tailings supports tailing-free mines and aligns with global sustainability goals.