Volume 11 (2020)
Volume 10 (2019)
Volume 9 (2018)
Volume 8 (2017)
Volume 7 (2016)
Volume 6 (2015)
Volume 5 (2014)
Volume 4 (2013)
Volume 3 (2012)
Volume 2 (2011)
Volume 1 (2010)
1. Sustainable development and environmental challenges in Cameroon’s mining sector: A review
Volume 9, Issue 2 , Spring 2018, Pages 293-309
Abstract
Cameroon has a strong geological potential for a number of mineral resources that, if well managed, could support economic growth. The country contains potentially large deposits of ... Read More
2. Removal of Te and Se anions in alkaline media in presence of cyanide by quaternary ammonium salts
Volume 9, Issue 2 , Spring 2018, Pages 311-317
Abstract
Precious metals are currently associated with selenium (naumannite, Ag2Se) and tellurium (calaverite, AuTe2; sylvanite, (Au,Ag)2Te4) to form species refractory to cyanidation. The aim ... Read More
3. Investigation of arsenic removal parameters by a new nano-hybrid adsorbent produced from red mud and fly ash
Volume 9, Issue 2 , Spring 2018, Pages 319-330
Abstract
Two common waste materials, red mud and fly ash, were used to produce a new nano-hybrid adsorbent by heat treatment with alkali addition. The new zeolitic structure formation of the ... Read More
4. Application of stochastic programming for iron ore quality control
Volume 9, Issue 2 , Spring 2018, Pages 331-338
Abstract
Stockpiling and blending play a major role in maintaining the quantity and quality of the raw materials fed into processing plants, especially the cement, iron ore and steel making, ... Read More
5. Effect of thermal treatment on specific rate of breakage of manganese ore
Volume 9, Issue 2 , Spring 2018, Pages 339-348
Abstract
The aim of this work is to investigate the effect of thermal treatment on the grinding behavior of manganese ore in the various size fractions of -1.7+1.18, -1.18+0.6, -0.6+0.3 and ... Read More
6. Forecasting copper price using gene expression programming
Volume 9, Issue 2 , Spring 2018, Pages 349-360
Abstract
Forecasting the prices of metals is important in many aspects of economics. Metal prices are also vital variables in financial models for revenue evaluation, which forms the basis of ... Read More
7. Introducing Mesozoic siliciclastic-rich refractory sand levels based on geochemical and physical properties in Iran
Volume 9, Issue 2 , Spring 2018, Pages 361-369
Abstract
This research work introduces the Early Triassic, Late Triassic-Early Jurassic, and Early Cretaceous silica-rich sand levels at east and central Alborz, Kopeh-Dagh, and Central Iran, ... Read More
8. Application of spectrum-volume fractal modeling for detection of mineralized zones
Volume 9, Issue 2 , Spring 2018, Pages 371-378
Abstract
The main goal of this research work was to detect the different Cu mineralized zones in the Sungun porphyry deposit in NW Iran using the Spectrum-Volume (S-V) fractal modeling based ... Read More
9. Effects of temperature and confining pressure on mode II fracture toughness of rocks (Case study: Lushan Sandstone)
Volume 9, Issue 2 , Spring 2018, Pages 379-391
Abstract
The fracture mechanics examines the development and expansion of cracks in solids and how they affect the deformation of materials. The stress intensity factors at the tip of the crack ... Read More
10. Comparison of various extractants for recovery of Copper from Sarcheshmeh Chalcopyrite concentrate Ammonia/Ammonium Carbonate Leaching
Volume 9, Issue 2 , Spring 2018, Pages 393-402
Abstract
Solvent extraction of copper from the copper leach solution obtained from the ammoniacal carbonate leaching of the Sarcheshmeh copper concentrate was carried out, and the performance ... Read More
11. Random forests algorithm in podiform chromite prospectivity mapping in Dolatabad area, SE Iran
Volume 9, Issue 2 , Spring 2018, Pages 403-416
Abstract
The Dolatabad area located in SE Iran is a well-endowed terrain owning several chromite mineralized zones. These chromite ore bodies are all hosted in a colored mélange complex ... Read More
12. Bio-accumulation of major, trace, and rare earth elements by two Astragalus species grown on Agh-Dareh and Zarshouran gold deposits, Takab, NW Iran
Volume 9, Issue 2 , Spring 2018, Pages 417-429
Abstract
The Agh-Dareh and Zarshouran mines are two known active gold deposits in Takab, NW Iran. In the present study, the potentials of two species of Astragalus (A. microcephalus from Agh-Dareh ... Read More
13. An insight into effect of surface functional groups on reactivity of Sphalerite (110) surface with Xanthate collector: a DFT study
Volume 9, Issue 2 , Spring 2018, Pages 431-439
Abstract
The reactivity of the protonated and hydroxylated sphalerite (1 1 0) surface with xanthate was simulated using the density functional theory (DFT). The difference between the energy ... Read More
14. Presenting an experimental creep model for rock salt
Volume 9, Issue 2 , Spring 2018, Pages 441-456
Abstract
During the recent decades, the design and construction of underground spaces into rock salt have been particularly regarded for storing petroleum fluids, natural gas, and compressed ... Read More
15. Introducing hard rock TBMs’ downtime analysis model with reference to past case histories’ data
Volume 9, Issue 2 , Spring 2018, Pages 457-472
Abstract
The study of downtime and subsequently machine utilization in a given project is one of the major requirements of an accurate estimation of TBM performance and daily advance rate. Interestingly, ... Read More
16. Using selective sequential extraction techniques to evaluate tendency of soil fractions in Cd removal by Fe3O4 nanoparticles in continuous flow system
Volume 9, Issue 2 , Spring 2018, Pages 473-484
Abstract
Use of nanotechnology has proven to be a promising approach toward remediation of all phases of environment. The aim of this work is to investigate the effects of different parameters ... Read More
17. Stability analysis of support systems using a coupled FEM-DFN model (Case study: a diversion tunnel at Lorestan dam site, Iran)
Volume 9, Issue 2 , Spring 2018, Pages 485-497
Abstract
Various structural discontinuities, which form a discrete fracture network, play a significant role in the failure conditions and stability of the rock masses around underground excavations. ... Read More
18. Estimation of geochemical elements using a hybrid neural network-Gustafson-Kessel algorithm
Volume 9, Issue 2 , Spring 2018, Pages 499-511
Abstract
Bearing in mind that lack of data is a common problem in the study of porphyry copper mining exploration, our goal was set to identify the hidden patterns within the data and to extend ... Read More
19. Porosity classification from thin sections using image analysis and neural networks including shallow and deep learning in Jahrum formation
Volume 9, Issue 2 , Spring 2018, Pages 513-525
Abstract
The porosity within a reservoir rock is a basic parameter for the reservoir characterization. The present paper introduces two intelligent models for identification of the porosity ... Read More
20. A practical approach to open-pit mine planning under price uncertainty using information gap decision theory
Volume 9, Issue 2 , Spring 2018, Pages 527-537
Abstract
In the context of open-pit mine planning, uncertainties including commodity price would significantly affect the technical and financial aspects of mining projects. A mine planning ... Read More
21. Effect of frother type and operational parameters on nano bubble flotation of quartz coarse particles
Volume 9, Issue 2 , Spring 2018, Pages 539-546