Minerals Engineering

Aims & Scope

The purpose of the journal is to provide for the rapid publication of topical papers featuring the latest developments in the allied fields of mineral processing and extractive metallurgy.

Its wide ranging coverage of research and practical (operating) topics includes physical separation methods, such as comminution, flotation concentration and dewatering, chemical methods such as bio-, hydro-, and electro-metallurgy, analytical techniques, process control, simulation and instrumentation, and mineralogical aspects of processing.

Environmental issues, particularly those pertaining to sustainable development, will also be strongly covered.

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Metrics & Ranking

Impact Factor

Year	Value
2025	5

SJR (SCImago Journal Rank)

Year	Value
2024	1.101

Quartile

Year	Value
2024	Q1

h-index

Year	Value
2024	146

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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.

• A critical review on solvent extraction of rare earths from aqueous solutions

  Citation: 1187

  Authors: Feng, Ting An, David, Fiona

• Processing of vanadium: a review

  Citation: 844

  Authors: R.R, A.M

• Influence of NaOH solution on the synthesis of fly ash geopolymer

  Citation: 773

  Authors: Ubolluk, Prinya

• Geopolymerisation: A review and prospects for the minerals industry

  Citation: 770

  Authors: Kostas, Dimitra

• A review of the beneficiation of rare earth element bearing minerals

  Citation: 738

  Authors: Adam, Ying Ping, Kristian E.

• Overview of flotation as a wastewater treatment technique

  Citation: 725

  Authors: J, M.L, R.W

• Fire-resistant geopolymer produced by granulated blast furnace slag

  Citation: 660

  Authors: T.W., J.P.

• Technical and commercial progress in the adoption of geopolymer cement

  Citation: 646

  Authors: Jannie S.J., John L., Peter

• Aqueous metal recovery techniques from e-scrap: Hydrometallurgy in recycling

  Citation: 625

  Authors: A., V., A., E.Y., H.

• Heavy metal removal mechanism of acid mine drainage in wetlands: A critical review

  Citation: 622

  Authors: A.S., V.

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