International Journal of Mining, Reclamation and Environment

Aims & Scope

The International Journal of Mining, Reclamation and Environment published research on mining and environmental technology engineering relating to metalliferous deposits, coal, oil sands, and industrial minerals.

We welcome environmental mining research papers that explore: -Mining environmental impact assessment and permitting- Mining and processing technologies- Mining waste management and waste minimization practices in mining- Mine site closure- Mining decommissioning and reclamation- Acid mine drainage.

The International Journal of Mining, Reclamation and Environment welcomes mining research papers that explore: -Design of surface and underground mines (economics, geotechnical, production scheduling, ventilation)- Mine planning and optimization- Mining geostatics- Mine drilling and blasting technologies- Mining material handling systems- Mine equipment

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Metrics & Ranking

Impact Factor

Year	Value
2025	2.6
2024	2.70

SJR (SCImago Journal Rank)

Year	Value
2024	0.573

Quartile

Year	Value
2024	Q2

h-index

Year	Value
2024	40

Journal Rank

Year	Value
2024	10142

Journal Citation Indicator

Year	Value
2024	430

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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 Business, Management and Accounting and Earth and Planetary Sciences, 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.

• Long-term open pit mine production planning: a review of models and algorithms

  Citation: 123

  Authors: M., J., B.

• Utilisation of iron ore mine tailings for the production of geopolymer bricks

  Citation: 110

  Authors: Francis A., Sanjay K., Daryoush

• Stope depth effect on field behaviour and performance of cemented paste backfills

  Citation: 104

  Authors: Erol

• Landscape restoration after oil sands mining: conceptual design and hydrological modelling for fen reconstruction

  Citation: 98

  Authors: Jonathan S., Robert G., David L.

• Mining fleet management systems: a review of models and algorithms

  Citation: 95

  Authors: Ali, Hooman

• Revaluing mine waste rock for carbon capture and storage

  Citation: 84

  Authors: Michael, Sheila M., Sarah R.

• Apparent yield stress measurement in cemented paste backfill

  Citation: 80

  Authors: Dragana, Murray

• A review of problems and solutions of abandoned mines in South Africa

  Citation: 75

  Authors: Sphiwe Emmanuel, Francis

• Social license to operate

  Citation: 73

  Authors: Jacqueline L.

• A review of sustainable development in the Chilean mining sector: past, present and future

  Citation: 73

  Authors: Yousef, Seng How

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