The extraction of sand from coal overburden is a significant aspect of mining operations where coal is mined and overburden (the soil, rocks, and other materials that lie above a coal deposit) is removed to access the coal seams. In such operations, large amounts of waste material are generated, including sand and other minerals. Beneficiation, cleaning, and washing of sand extracted from coal overburden are essential to improve its quality for reuse in construction or other industrial applications, while reducing environmental impact.