This journal focuses on the extraction, processing, and recovery of metals and minerals, including the development of new materials and technologies. It covers areas such as flotation, leaching, electrolysis, and the use of waste materials for resource recovery. The scope also extends to environmental considerations, sustainable practices, and the application of advanced techniques like machine learning and artificial intelligence in mineral processing and metallurgy.
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SJR Quartile by Discipline
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Chemistry (miscellaneous)Q3
Geotechnical Engineering and Engineering GeologyQ3
Geochemistry and PetrologyQ4
Subject Classification
Web of Science Categories
Mining & Mineral Processing
Scopus Categories
Geochemistry and PetrologyGeotechnical Engineering and Engineering GeologyChemistry (miscellaneous)
Research Topics (OpenAlex)
Metal Extraction and BioleachingMinerals Flotation and Separation TechniquesExtraction and Separation ProcessesMetallurgical Processes and ThermodynamicsIron and Steelmaking ProcessesMineral Processing and GrindingBauxite Residue and UtilizationRecycling and Waste Management TechniquesAdvancements in Battery MaterialsGeochemistry and Elemental Analysis