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....
Advances in the preparation and application of coal gasification slag-based adsorbent materials
March 2025
With the development of the coal chemical industry, the emission of coal gasification slag (CGS) has grown rapidly, raising widespread concerns about environmental pollution and resource waste. The...
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...
Stability analysis and strength optimization of cemented tailings backfill in high-temperature mining
March 2025
To investigate changes in stope stability and cemented tailings backfill (CTB) strength during deep metal mine mining using the filling method in a high-temperature environment, this study analyzed...
Enhanced removal of Fe, Cu, Ni, Pb, and Zn from acid mine drainage using food waste compost and its mechanisms
December 2024
Heavy metals (HMs) in acid mine drainage (AMD) pose serious threats to aquatic life and soil. Biosorbents are promising materials to remove HMs from wastewater. Herein, food waste compost was used as...
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...
A time scale regard on percussion drilling
December 2024
This paper examines the performance of three families of percussive drilling methods, Churn (CD), Down-the-Hole (DTH), and Top-Hammer (TH), through the prism of time scales. These time scales characterize...
Highly efficient CO2 capture on acid-treated sepiolite impregnated with mixed polyethyleneimine and diethanolamine
December 2024
Amine-functionalized solid adsorbents exhibit broad prospects in CO2 capture from flue gases due to their high adsorption capacity and selectivity. However, reported adsorbents are still facing challenges,...
Recent research progress on the direct carbon capture of steel slag to prepare building materials
December 2024
Driven by the “dual carbon” and “green metallurgy” targets, the steel industry feels the pressure of carbon emission reduction and steel slag resource utilization. Since the year 2000, accelerated carbonation...
Research progress in the utilization of red mud-based materials in wastewater treatment
December 2024
Red mud (RM) is a highly alkaline solid waste generated during alumina production. With the rapid development of the alumina industry, RM production has increased dramatically, reaching a rate of 120–150...
Experimental study on the early compressive strength, fluidity, and microstructure of multisource coal-based solid waste cemented backfill
December 2024
The production of coal-based solid waste (CBSW) from coal mining operations poses a significant threat to the ecological environment in mining regions. This research addresses the proper management...
Advances in mineral-based composite phase change materials for energy storage: A review
December 2024
Phase change materials offer high energy-storage density and maintain a constant temperature during energy storage; however, they face many challenges, such as leakage issues and low thermal conductivity...
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...
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...
Factor of safety analysis for mine pillar considering the influence of the intermediate principal stress component
September 2024
Failure of mine pillars, especially in deep underground mines, significantly threatens the safety of miners and equipment. Previous studies on mine pillar stability design have used classical constitutive...
Influence of water-to-binder ratios on the performance of limestone calcined clay cement-based paste for mining applications
September 2024
This study aims to investigate the impact of various water-to-binder (w/b) ratios by mass (0.3–2.0) on the performance of limestone calcined clay cement (LC3) pastes. The flowability, setting time,...
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...
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...
Machine learning based prediction of flyrock distance in rock blasting: A safe and sustainable mining approach
September 2024
Flyrock is a significant environmental and safety concern in mining and construction. It arises from various geological and blast design factors, posing risks to workers, machinery, and nearby structures....
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...
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...
Delving into the role of microwave curing on the strength and cement hydration features of cemented tailings backfill
September 2024
Cemented tailings backfill (CTB) comprises tailings, binders, and water and is filled into goaves to regulate the ground pressure and ensure production safety. Thus, shortening the curing time of CTB...
Reverse cationic flotation of low-grade phosphate ore using quaternary ammonium salt as a collector and its adsorption mechanism
September 2024
A novel quaternary ammonium salt collector, LH-01, was employed for the reverse cationic flotation of a magnesium-depleted concentrate (P2O5 grade of 19.72wt%, SiO2 content of 44.26wt%). We achieved...
