Mineral Processing and Extractive Metallurgy Review

Aims & Scope

Mineral Processing and Extractive Metallurgy Review publishes both theoretical and practical papers relevant to technical, economic, and environmental issues in the handling, processing, and utilization of minerals.

In addition to regular issues, special issues focusing on subjects of regional and topical significance will be published when the Editor feels there is sufficient interest among readers.

Two types of papers will be published: 1) Review papers on particular topics in mineral processing and extractive metallurgy including: ore genesis; mineral properties and utilization; extraction, separation, and purification of minerals and metals; and post-treatment of effluents and tailings including solid waste valorization. (2) Research topics relevant to sustainability, circular-economy, and process intensification as well as the processing of advanced materials (critical and strategic) through pyro-, hydro-, and solvo-metallurgical routes. (3) Broadly significant research papers that are of general interest in the field.

Research papers that are too narrowly focused or are based on only a small number of experiments will not be accepted. (4) Short Communications on recent trends including new discoveries, climate change, global warming, technical notes to be published quickly, or discussion on a published paper. (5) Contributions that deal with new developments or new directions for future research in plants or processes and that can be given quantitative expression are promoted, including financial and economic analyses, uncertainty and sensitivity analyses, and computer-based studies.

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Metrics & Ranking

Impact Factor

Year	Value
2025	4.6
2024	4.60

SJR (SCImago Journal Rank)

Year	Value
2024	1.416

Quartile

Year	Value
2024	Q1

h-index

Year	Value
2024	59

Journal Rank

Year	Value
2024	2639

Journal Citation Indicator

Year	Value
2024	1339

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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 Chemistry, Earth and Planetary Sciences and Engineering, 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.

• The Effect of Bubble Size on Fine Particle Flotation

  Citation: 419

  Authors: R. H., G. H.

• Review of Lithium Production and Recovery from Minerals, Brines, and Lithium-Ion Batteries

  Citation: 299

  Authors: Fei, James, Shirin S., Ahmad

• TRENDS IN RED MUD UTILIZATION – A REVIEW

  Citation: 279

  Authors: R. K., P. C., V. N.

• Pressure Acid Leaching of Nickel Laterites: A Review

  Citation: 216

  Authors: B. I., D.

• Removal of Iron From Aluminum: A Review

  Citation: 208

  Authors: Lifeng, Jianwei, Lucas Nana Wiredu, David G.

• A Review on Environmental, Economic and Hydrometallurgical Processes of Recycling Spent Lithium-ion Batteries

  Citation: 183

  Authors: E, Gh., S., M.

• A Review of Graphite Beneficiation Techniques

  Citation: 182

  Authors: S., M., R., D., J.

• UTILIZATION OF ALUMINA RED MUD FOR SYNTHESIS OF INORGANIC POLYMERIC MATERIALS

  Citation: 180

  Authors: Dimitrios D., Ioanna P., Dimitrios

• A review of binders in iron ore pelletization

  Citation: 180

  Authors: T. C., S. K.

• Hydrodynamics of Bubble-Mineral Particle Collisions

  Citation: 174

  Authors: H. J.

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