With global rubber consumption set to exceed production this year, recyclers say the 110,000 tonnes of mining tyres buried each year represent millions in potential revenue. . newsiviewlistenLoading ABC NewsNews HomeRecyclers say buried mining tyres going to waste amid global rubber shortfallShareShare articleRecyclers say buried mining tyres going to waste amid global rubber shortfallBy Alistair Bates. Mining companies are reportedly burying $200m worth of natural rubber every year.