Transport of solid particulates

A method of excavating and transporting solid particulates comprising:

• a. removing the solid particulates from an excavation area;
• b. mixing a foaming agent with the solid particulates to form a foamed transportable mixture;
• c. adding water and a binder to the transportable mixture;
• d. mixing the transportable mixture, water, and binder to form a hydraulic composition;
• and
• e. transporting the hydraulic composition to a desired location.

A method of transporting particulates comprising,

• providing particulates;
• adding water to the particulates, if necessary, in an amount sufficient to form a paste consistency;
• adding a foaming agent to form a mixture;
• mixing said mixture to form a foam within the mixture;
• transporting the mixture;
• wherein water is optionally provided with the particulates;
• and
• wherein no binder is added to the mixture before transporting.