This journal focuses on the economic aspects of mineral resource extraction and processing. Articles examine topics such as optimizing mining operations, managing critical mineral value chains, assessing financial risks related to geological uncertainty, and the impact of technological advancements and labor dynamics on the mining industry.
Springer Science and Business Media Deutschland GmbH
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Does the journal have a website?
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Is the ISSN verified?
2191-2203 / 2191-2211
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Indexed in a trusted database?
Scopus
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Peer review process documented?
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Follows ethical publishing standards (COPE)?
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APC fees clearly disclosed?
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Not on predatory/blacklists?
✓ Clean
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Long-term digital preservation?
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Plagiarism detection in place?
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Listed in DOAJ (verified OA)?
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Primary language documented?
English
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Publication & Citation Trend
Articles published
Times cited
2019
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Source: OpenAlex · Note: citations accumulate over time so older years appear higher
SJR Quartile by Discipline
Scimago ranks this journal separately in each subject category — its quartile can differ by discipline.
Economics, Econometrics and Finance (miscellaneous)Q1
Geography, Planning and DevelopmentQ1
Social Sciences (miscellaneous)Q1
Economic GeologyQ2
Subject Classification
Web of Science Categories
Economics
Scopus Categories
Economic GeologyEconomics, Econometrics and Finance (miscellaneous)Social Sciences (miscellaneous)Geography, Planning and Development
Research Topics (OpenAlex)
Mining and Resource ManagementExtraction and Separation ProcessesNatural Resources and Economic DevelopmentMining Techniques and EconomicsMarket Dynamics and VolatilityMetal Extraction and BioleachingEnergy, Environment, Economic GrowthGlobal Energy and Sustainability ResearchRecycling and Waste Management TechniquesEnvironmental Impact and Sustainability