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...
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...
Modern mining sustainability: An integrated framework for technology innovation, operational trade-offs, and implementation barriers
September 2026
Mining is entering a phase in which decarbonisation, safety, and productivity targets are being pursued through tightly coupled technological and governance changes. This paper develops and applies...
Precious metal recycling technology in electronic waste: Progress, challenges, and sustainable development path
December 2025
To address resource waste and environmental pollution from electronic waste (e-waste), this study summarized the recycling technology for precious metals from e-waste based on bibliometrics and knowledge...
Advancements and sustainable approaches in high-purity quartz production: A comprehensive review of emerging technologies
December 2025
Quartz is a vital raw material for advanced industries, with high-purity quartz (HPQ, greater than or equal to 99.99% SiO₂) being indispensable in semiconductor manufacturing, photovoltaic cells, optical...
Artificial neural network modeling of rare earth element solvent extraction based on pH and extractant concentration
June 2026
Rare earth elements (REEs), which comprise 15 lanthanides together with scandium and yttrium, are commonly separated by solvent extraction, in which the equilibrium distribution coefficients (lg D)...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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 on selective flocculation–flotation of fine-grained minerals
June 2026
Fine-grained minerals, characterized by small particle size, large specific surface area, and high surface energy, often exhibit low bubble–particle collision efficiency, extensive nonselective reagent...
Artificial intelligence in shale gas and oil: A comprehensive review of applications and challenges
September 2025
This comprehensive review explores the integration of artificial intelligence (AI) in shale gas and oil resource management, with a focus on the application of machine learning and deep learning techniques....
Research progress in preparation of manganese-based materials from multisource manganese ores
December 2025
Manganese ore is a critical strategic resource, and its type and endowment characteristics determine its potential applications in the field of new energy materials. This paper reviews the resource...
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...
Synergistic adsorption of cationic dyes using montmorillonite/sodium alginate dual-network aerogels: Mechanistic insights and performance evaluation
June 2026
The rapid expansion of light industries has led to a dramatic increase in dye-contaminated wastewater, creating an urgent need for innovative and scalable remediation technologies. In this work, we...
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...
A review on path planning and intelligent navigation of deep-sea mining vehicle
March 2026
Deep-sea polymetallic nodules are characterized by their high grade and enormous reserves, and their commercial development is of great significance in addressing the shortage of terrestrial resources....
Intelligent cemented paste backfill-strength design framework: Interpretable machine learning and mix-proportion optimization
September 2025
The rapid advancement of artificial intelligence has introduced new vitality into cemented paste backfill (CPB) technology. However, current machine learning models for CPB-strength prediction are generally...
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....
Selective flotation of chalcopyrite and molybdenite: A review of depressant applications
March 2026
Copper and molybdenum are critical strategic metals essential to emerging industries and national defense. They are primarily extracted from chalcopyrite (CuFeS2) and molybdenite (MoS2), respectively....
Review of conveyor belt fires in coal mines: A multiscale analysis of combustion, smoke propagation, and intelligent monitoring
March 2026
Coal remains the foundation of Chinese energy infrastructure, with production expected to reach 4.78 billion tons in 2024. However, underground mining operations continually face fire hazards, particularly...
Artificial intelligence for smart mining: Digital twins, autonomous systems, and sustainable mineral resource management
September 2026
The current ore-grade environment, rising demand for critical minerals, rising eco-pressures, and strict regulatory demands are ushering in a paradigm shift toward intelligent, data-driven, and sustainable...
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...
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...