Mining, Metallurgy & Exploration is SME’s journal covering topics related to mining, mineral and metallurgical processing, and geology and exploration. Flagship journal of the Society for Mining, Metallurgy & Exploration (SME). Started in 1984 as Minerals & Metallurgical Processing. Publishes original research papers, review articles and other communications on matters pertinent to the mining and minerals community.
⚡ Speed vs Prestige
How does this journal balance review speed with impact level?
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Publication & Citation Trend
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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.
Chemistry (miscellaneous)Q2
Control and Systems EngineeringQ2
Geotechnical Engineering and Engineering GeologyQ2
Materials ChemistryQ2
Mechanical EngineeringQ2
Metals and AlloysQ2
Subject Classification
Web of Science Categories
Metallurgy & Metallurgical EngineeringMining & Mineral Processing
Scopus Categories
Control and Systems EngineeringGeotechnical Engineering and Engineering GeologyChemistry (miscellaneous)Mechanical EngineeringMaterials ChemistryMetals and Alloys
Research Topics (OpenAlex)
Minerals Flotation and Separation TechniquesMetal Extraction and BioleachingMineral Processing and GrindingExtraction and Separation ProcessesRock Mechanics and ModelingMetallurgical Processes and ThermodynamicsMining Techniques and EconomicsIron and Steelmaking ProcessesCoal Properties and UtilizationMine drainage and remediation techniques