Advancing toward sustainability: The emergence of green mining technologies and practices
June 2024
This study comprehensively evaluates the integration and effectiveness of green mining technologies within the mining sector, specifically focusing on mitigating the environmental impact of traditional...
Exploring digital twin systems in mining operations: A review
December 2024
Constant attempts have been made throughout human history to find solutions to complex issues. These attempts resulted in industrial revolutions and the transition from manual labor to machines and...
Application of clay minerals as adsorbents for removing heavy metals from the environment
September 2024
The harmful effects of heavy metals on the environment have attracted considerable attention. Adsorption is an effective method for removing heavy metals from water and soil. Clay minerals are abundant...
Organic minerals: Definitions, classifications, and characteristics
March 2025
Organic minerals are crystalline substances with C–C, C–H, and/or C–N bonds formed from geological processes in nature, specifically natural crystalline hydrocarbons, salts of organic acids, and metal–organic...
Life-cycle assessment in mining and mineral processing: A bibliometric overview
March 2025
Mining and mineral processing have major environmental impacts that must be assessed and mitigated. A fundamental tool in this context is life-cycle assessment (LCA), a methodology designed to quantify...
Research progress and prospects of intelligent technology in underground mining of hard rock mines
March 2024
Minerals are the material foundation for advancing human civilization, the starting point of the manufacturing supply chain, and strategic resources essential for national security and economic progress....
Review of allanite: Properties, occurrence and mineral processing technologies
March 2024
Allanite is commonly encountered as an accessory rare-earth silicate mineral in association with minerals such as garnet, biotite, and feldspar. It is distributed globally and occurs in igneous formations...
Ecofriendly leaching agents for copper extraction—An overview of amino and organic acid applications
September 2024
The green transition’s push for electrification has substantially increased the demand for copper, making it a critical raw material. This extravagant demand has made it profitable to extract copper...
Key theory and technology of cemented paste backfill for green mining of metal mines
March 2024
To reduce or eliminate environmental damage during mining processes, green mining practices have emerged as a focal point in China’s metal mining research. Cemented paste backfill technology plays a...
Discrete element method simulation of granular materials considering particle breakage in geotechnical and mining engineering: A short review
June 2024
Discrete element method (DEM)-based simulations are crucial for bridging macro and micro research, particularly owing to the limitations of experimental methods. This paper reviews the simulation techniques...
Research progress on carbon dioxide mineralization sequestration technology by tailings
September 2024
Carbon dioxide capture, utilization, and storage (CCUS) has become a focal point of research for scientists worldwide to address the global warming issue. Among these studies, utilizing mine tailings...
Efficient flotation separation of lead–zinc oxide ores using mineral sulfidation reconstruction technology: A review
June 2024
Oxidized lead and zinc resources have been underutilized for a long time. With the rapid depletion of the lead–zinc sulfide ores, there is an urgent need to increase the efficient utilization of lead–zinc...
Current supply status, demand trends and security measures of chromium resources in China
March 2024
Chromium, a strategic mineral resource in China, is widely used in high-precision equipment manufacturing. As the world’s leading consumer and importer of chromite, China’s external dependence exceeds...
Recent advances in oxidation pretreatment and flotation separation of metal sulfide ores
June 2025
Mineral flotation plays a pivotal role in mineral processing. The oxidation of sulfide ores can alter the surface properties of minerals, thereby optimizing their separation efficiency. This paper provides...
Leaching of Li-bearing sedimentary claystones using organic acids
June 2025
Sedimentary claystones are a significant Li source. Currently, conventional sulfuric acid leaching is preferred for the extraction of Li from claystone; however, there are certain environmental concerns...
A review on the electrochemical analysis of sulfide minerals—Pyrite, chalcopyrite, and galena
March 2025
This review provides an overview of the electrochemical analysis of sulfide minerals—pyrite, chalcopyrite, and galena—from 2020 to 2024 and focuses on applications in flotation, leaching, and weathering....
Sustainability and South Africa’s mature mines: The innovation imperative
September 2024
Given the current reserves, numerous South African Witwatersrand gold and Bushveld platinum mines have a shorter remaining lifespan than the period they have been in full production. This situation...
Mechanical properties and damage evolution of rock–backfill composite under impact load
June 2025
The combined failure of rocks and backfills significantly affects the safety of underground mining. Based on the finite difference method (FDM)–discrete element method (DEM) coupled numerical simulation...
Development status and prospect of geological guarantee technology for intelligent coal mining in China
December 2024
In the face of the energy revolution and industrial change in the new era, intelligent coal mining is the only way to achieve high-quality development of the coal industry. Intelligent coal mining has...
Microwave-assisted organic-acid leaching of major and critical elements from olivine: Characteristics, kinetics, and method comparison
June 2025
Olivine has become a promising source of Ni and Co for catering to the increased global demand for critical minerals in recent years. The performance of microwave-assisted leaching of major elements,...
Key technologies and development trends for efficient flotation recovery of lepidolite
September 2024
Lepidolite is an essential lithium resource with diverse applications in lithium-ion batteries, ceramics, glass, and other industrial sectors. Efficient flotation of lepidolite is crucial for the extraction...
Guidance and review: Advancing mining technology for enhanced production and supply of strategic minerals in China
March 2024
Mineral resources, often referred to as “industrial food,” play a pivotal role in the national economic construction sector. Specifically, strategic minerals (SMs) bear a direct influence on the development...
Innovative approach to green mining: Integration of drone technology, GIS, and ERT for basalt extraction and CO2 storage in Bagrote Valley, Gilgit-Baltistan, Pakistan
June 2025
This study investigated the dual potential of basalt deposits for dimensional stone quarrying and CO2 sequestration. The integrated approach combined unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) surveys for surface...
Quantitative determination of CH4 production and CO2 storage in coal mine goaf: A CO2-ECBM recovery model that considers zonal permeability
June 2025
Injecting CO2 into a coal mine goaf can not only recover residual CH4 but also satisfy the effect of CO2 geological storage in abandoned mines. To reveal the gas–solid couplings during CO2-enhanced...
An investigation of nanobubble treatment on fine particle flotation and associated mechanisms
March 2025
Flotation efficiency strongly depends on the collision and attachment probabilities of particles with bubbles, and ultrafine particles cannot easily float due to their low probability of collision....
