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Meanwhile, the construction sector contributes heavily to global resource consumption. Adopting a circular economy approach by integrating foundry wastes into construction materials offers two main benefits: reducing landfill accumulation and preserving natural reserves of raw materials while also supporting the UN\u2019s Sustainable Development Goals. This paper presents a review of recent studies on the use of foundry wastes in construction materials and provides an overview of the foundry industry, including its background, waste management, and statistics. Furthermore, a bibliometric analysis highlights the evolution of research in this area, showing a 182% increase in publications over the last 10 years. Key findings include that waste foundry sand is the most widely utilized foundry waste in construction materials, while ceramic mold shells and paraffin waxes remain underexplored. Concrete is the primary material incorporating foundry waste. 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