International Journal of Minerals, Metallurgy and Materials

Aims & Scope

International Journal of Minerals, Metallurgy and Materials (Formerly known as Journal of University of Science and Technology Beijing, Mineral, Metallurgy, Material) provides an international medium for the publication of theoretical and experimental studies related to the fields of Minerals, Metallurgy and Materials.

Papers dealing with minerals processing, mining, mine safety, environmental pollution and protection of mines, process metallurgy, metallurgical physical chemistry, structure and physical properties of materials, corrosion and resistance of materials, are viewed as suitable for publication.

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Metrics & Ranking

Impact Factor

Year	Value
2025	7.2
2024	5.60

Journal Rank

Year	Value
2024	3312

Journal Citation Indicator

Year	Value
2024	4277

SJR (SCImago Journal Rank)

Year	Value
2024	1.249

Quartile

Year	Value
2024	Q1

h-index

Year	Value
2024	62

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Abstracting & Indexing

Journal is indexed in leading academic databases, ensuring global visibility and accessibility of our peer-reviewed research.

• Scopus
• Google Scholar
• Web of Science

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Subjects & Keywords

Journal’s research areas, covering key disciplines and specialized sub-topics in Earth and Planetary Sciences, Engineering and Materials Science, designed to support cutting-edge academic discovery.

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Most Cited Articles

The Most Cited Articles section features the journal's most impactful research, based on citation counts. These articles have been referenced frequently by other researchers, indicating their significant contribution to their respective fields.

• Development and progress on hydrogen metallurgy

  Citation: 292

  Authors: Jue, Man-sheng, Feng, Cong, Zheng-gen, Yu-sheng

• Kinetics of the hydrogen absorption and desorption processes of hydrogen storage alloys: A review

  Citation: 251

  Authors: Qian, Xi, Qun, Yu’an, Jingfeng, Bin, Fusheng

• Effect of chemical admixtures on properties of high-calcium fly ash geopolymer

  Citation: 200

  Authors: Ubolluk, Kanokwan, Prinya

• Big data management in the mining industry

  Citation: 172

  Authors: Chong-chong

• A review of lithium extraction from natural resources

  Citation: 164

  Authors: Yubo, Baozhong, Yingwei, Chengyan, Yongqiang

• Toward the development of Mg alloys with simultaneously improved strength and ductility by refining grain size via the deformation process

  Citation: 154

  Authors: Zhi, Jing-huai, Jun, Ze-hua, Jin-shu, Shu-juan, Kai, Rui-zhi

• Effect of grinding on chemical and physical properties of rice husk ash

  Citation: 153

  Authors: Sumrerng, Prinya, Rattana

• Influence of grain refinement on the corrosion behavior of metallic materials: A review

  Citation: 149

  Authors: Pan-jun, Ling-wei, Xue-qun, Xiao-gang

• Mechanism investigation on coal and gas outburst: An overview

  Citation: 135

  Authors: Yan-kun, Bai-sheng, Xue-qiu, Xiang-chun, Jun-qing, Da-zhao

• Reduction kinetics of iron oxide pellets with H2 and CO mixtures

  Citation: 134

  Authors: Hai-bin, Cong, Jie-ji, Ke-xin, Run-sheng

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