This journal focuses on the scientific and technological aspects of mineral resource extraction and processing. It covers topics such as mine design and stability, mineral processing techniques like flotation, environmental monitoring and remediation, and the application of advanced modeling and data analysis in mining operations. The journal also addresses the characterization of geological materials, the management of mining waste, and the optimization of energy use and safety in mining.
Multidisciplinary Digital Publishing Institute (MDPI)
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Does the journal have a website?
✓ Linked
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Is the ISSN verified?
2673-6489 / 2673-6489
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Indexed in a trusted database?
Scopus, DOAJ
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Peer review process documented?
Single-blind
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Follows ethical publishing standards (COPE)?
N/A
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APC fees clearly disclosed?
N/A
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Not on predatory/blacklists?
✓ Clean
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Long-term digital preservation?
CLOCKSS
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Plagiarism detection in place?
Yes
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Listed in DOAJ (verified OA)?
DOAJ verified
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Primary language documented?
English
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Publication & Citation Trend
Articles published
Times cited
2020
2021
2022
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2025
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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.
Earth and Planetary Sciences (miscellaneous)Q2
Engineering (miscellaneous)Q2
Environmental Science (miscellaneous)Q2
GeologyQ2
Subject Classification
Web of Science Categories
Mining & Mineral Processing
Scopus Categories
Environmental Science (miscellaneous)Earth and Planetary Sciences (miscellaneous)GeologyEngineering (miscellaneous)
Research Topics (OpenAlex)
Mineral Processing and GrindingMining Techniques and EconomicsRock Mechanics and ModelingMining and Resource ManagementTailings Management and PropertiesMine drainage and remediation techniquesBelt Conveyor Systems EngineeringGeotechnical and Geomechanical EngineeringMetal Extraction and BioleachingExtraction and Separation Processes