A

  • ABAQUS Software An optimal method to design reinforced concrete lining of pressure tunnels [Volume 9, Issue 4, 2018, Pages 829-837]

  • Acidithiobacillus ferrooxidans XRF analysis of coal bioleaching by chemolithoheterotrophic Alicyclobacillus HRM5 and chemolithoautotrophic Acidithiobacillus ferrooxidans [Volume 9, Issue 3, 2018, Pages 559-566]

  • Adsorption An innovative application of (NiXZnX–X Fe2O4) Mineral nanoparticles for adsorption of Malachite green dye from wastewater effluents [Volume 9, Issue 1, 2018, Pages 143-152]

  • Adsorption Evaluating performance of natural sepiolite and zeolite nanoparticles for nickel, antimony, and arsenic removal from synthetic wastewater [Volume 9, Issue 4, 2018, Pages 1049-1064]

  • Adsorption mechanism Studying effects of ion exchange resin structure and functional groups on Re(VII) adsorption onto Purolite A170 and Dowex 21K [Volume 9, Issue 1, 2018, Pages 243-254]

  • Advanced Inverse Distance Squared (AIDS) Comparing ordinary kriging and advanced inverse distance squared methods based on estimating coal deposits; case study: East-Parvadeh deposit, central Iran [Volume 9, Issue 3, 2018, Pages 753-760]

  • Advance rate Introducing hard rock TBMs’ downtime analysis model with reference to past case histories’ data [Volume 9, Issue 2, 2018, Pages 457-472]

  • Agh-Dareh 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, 2018, Pages 417-429]

  • Alicyclobacillus XRF analysis of coal bioleaching by chemolithoheterotrophic Alicyclobacillus HRM5 and chemolithoautotrophic Acidithiobacillus ferrooxidans [Volume 9, Issue 3, 2018, Pages 559-566]

  • Alpha Assessment of radioactive contamination in water bodies around mine workings using radiation counter [Volume 9, Issue 4, 2018, Pages 795-806]

  • Alteration halos Application of alteration index and zoning for Pb-Znexploration in Haft-Savaran area, Khomein, Iran [Volume 9, Issue 1, 2018, Pages 229-242]

  • Alteration Index Application of alteration index and zoning for Pb-Znexploration in Haft-Savaran area, Khomein, Iran [Volume 9, Issue 1, 2018, Pages 229-242]

  • Ammoniacal carbonate leaching Comparison of various extractants for recovery of Copper from Sarcheshmeh Chalcopyrite concentrate Ammonia/Ammonium Carbonate Leaching [Volume 9, Issue 2, 2018, Pages 393-402]

  • Anionic and Cationic Collectors A comparative study of two-stage flotation of Zn and Pb oxide minerals using anionic, cationic, and mixed (cationic/anionic) collectors [Volume 9, Issue 4, 2018, Pages 1019-1033]

  • Anomaly separation A comparative study of fractal models and U-statistic method to identify geochemical anomalies; case study of Avanj porphyry system, Central Iran [Volume 9, Issue 1, 2018, Pages 209-227]

  • Arsenic Investigation of arsenic removal parameters by a new nano-hybrid adsorbent produced from red mud and fly ash [Volume 9, Issue 2, 2018, Pages 319-330]

  • Artificial Neural Network A comparison between knowledge-driven fuzzy and data-driven artificial neural network approaches for prospecting porphyry Cu mineralization; a case study of Shahr-e-Babak area, Kerman Province, SE Iran [Volume 9, Issue 4, 2018, Pages 917-940]

  • ASTER Evaluating the effect of using different reference spectra on SAM classification results: an implication for hydrothermal alteration mapping [Volume 9, Issue 4, 2018, Pages 981-997]

  • Astragalus 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, 2018, Pages 417-429]

  • Atomic Force Microscopy Exploring mechanism of xanthate adsorption on chalcopyrite surface: An atomic force microscopy study [Volume 9, Issue 4, 2018, Pages 1009-1018]

  • Avanj porphyry system A comparative study of fractal models and U-statistic method to identify geochemical anomalies; case study of Avanj porphyry system, Central Iran [Volume 9, Issue 1, 2018, Pages 209-227]

B

  • Baghqloom-Kerman Spatial modelling of zonality elements based on compositional nature of geochemical data using geostatistical approach: a case study of Baghqloom area, Iran [Volume 9, Issue 1, 2018, Pages 153-167]

  • Band ratio Hydrothermal alterations mapping using Quickbird and Landsat-8 data, a case study from Babbiduyeh, Kerman province, Iran [Volume 9, Issue 1, 2018, Pages 41-52]

  • Beta Assessment of radioactive contamination in water bodies around mine workings using radiation counter [Volume 9, Issue 4, 2018, Pages 795-806]

  • BEV UPL determination of multi-element deposits with grade uncertainty using a new block economic value calculation approach [Volume 9, Issue 1, 2018, Pages 61-72]

  • Bi-Material Simulating energy method for grout-induced crack analysis of rock structures at Chadormalu mine by extended finite element method [Volume 9, Issue 4, 2018, Pages 999-1008]

  • Bio-accumulation 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, 2018, Pages 417-429]

  • Blasting Evaluation A quantitative model for evaluation and classification of blastings in open-pit mines [Volume 9, Issue 1, 2018, Pages 127-141]

  • Blasting Results A quantitative model for evaluation and classification of blastings in open-pit mines [Volume 9, Issue 1, 2018, Pages 127-141]

  • Boosting and Bagging Strategies Improving reservoir rock classification in heterogeneous carbonates using boosting and bagging strategies: A case study of early Triassic carbonates of coastal Fars, south Iran [Volume 9, Issue 4, 2018, Pages 839-855]

  • Breakage Function Determination Software Effect of thermal treatment on specific rate of breakage of manganese ore [Volume 9, Issue 2, 2018, Pages 339-348]

  • Building stone Multivariate geostatistical estimation using minimum spatial cross-correlation factors (Case study: Cubuk Andesite quarry, Ankara, Turkey) [Volume 9, Issue 1, 2018, Pages 255-275]

C

  • Cable Bolt Innovative approach to strata reinforcement in coal mines with reference to evaluation cable bolts shear strength [Volume 9, Issue 3, 2018, Pages 703-715]

  • C-A fractal A comparative study of fractal models and U-statistic method to identify geochemical anomalies; case study of Avanj porphyry system, Central Iran [Volume 9, Issue 1, 2018, Pages 209-227]

  • Cavability Index Prediction of the main caving span in longwall mining using fuzzy MCDM technique and statistical method [Volume 9, Issue 3, 2018, Pages 717-726]

  • Caved Material System Long-term stability analysis of goaf area in longwall mining using minimum potential energy theory [Volume 9, Issue 1, 2018, Pages 169-182]

  • Cd2+ Removal 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, 2018, Pages 473-484]

  • Cerchar Abrasion Test Determination of scratching energy index for Cerchar abrasion test [Volume 9, Issue 1, 2018, Pages 73-89]

  • CFD Computational fluid dynamics simulations for investigation of parameters affecting goaf gas distribution [Volume 9, Issue 3, 2018, Pages 547-557]

  • Chalcopyrite Exploring mechanism of xanthate adsorption on chalcopyrite surface: An atomic force microscopy study [Volume 9, Issue 4, 2018, Pages 1009-1018]

  • Chemorex CP-150 Solvent extraction of copper from an industrial sulfate liquor using Chemorex CP-150 [Volume 9, Issue 4, 2018, Pages 905-916]

  • Classification A quantitative model for evaluation and classification of blastings in open-pit mines [Volume 9, Issue 1, 2018, Pages 127-141]

  • Classification System A new classification system for evaluation and prediction of unplanned dilution in cut-and-fill stoping method [Volume 9, Issue 4, 2018, Pages 873-892]

  • Closed and Open Number System Spatial modelling of zonality elements based on compositional nature of geochemical data using geostatistical approach: a case study of Baghqloom area, Iran [Volume 9, Issue 1, 2018, Pages 153-167]

  • Clustering algorithm Estimation of geochemical elements using a hybrid neural network-Gustafson-Kessel algorithm [Volume 9, Issue 2, 2018, Pages 499-511]

  • CMRR Improvement of coal mine roof rating classification using fuzzy type-2 [Volume 9, Issue 3, 2018, Pages 691-701]

  • Coal Structural analysis of impacting factors of sustainable development in underground coal mining using DEMATEL method [Volume 9, Issue 3, 2018, Pages 567-579]

  • Coal Distribution of trace elements in coal and coal fly ash and their recovery with mineral processing practices: A review [Volume 9, Issue 3, 2018, Pages 641-655]

  • Coal A review of simultaneous ultrasound-assisted coal flotation [Volume 9, Issue 3, 2018, Pages 679-689]

  • Coal Desulfurization of coal by HNO3 leaching: Optimization of influential factors using Box-Behnken design [Volume 9, Issue 3, 2018, Pages 657-665]

  • Coal Comparing ordinary kriging and advanced inverse distance squared methods based on estimating coal deposits; case study: East-Parvadeh deposit, central Iran [Volume 9, Issue 3, 2018, Pages 753-760]

  • Coal Bed Methane (CBM) Determination and assessment of coal bed methane potential using rock engineering systems [Volume 9, Issue 3, 2018, Pages 605-621]

  • Coal Mine Design Fundamentals of 3D modelling and resource estimation in coal mining [Volume 9, Issue 3, 2018, Pages 623-639]

  • Coal Mines Improvement of coal mine roof rating classification using fuzzy type-2 [Volume 9, Issue 3, 2018, Pages 691-701]

  • Coal mining A three dimensional geometrical model for calculation of induced stresses surrounding longwall working [Volume 9, Issue 3, 2018, Pages 727-740]

  • Coal Seam Modelling Fundamentals of 3D modelling and resource estimation in coal mining [Volume 9, Issue 3, 2018, Pages 623-639]

  • Compositional Data Spatial modelling of zonality elements based on compositional nature of geochemical data using geostatistical approach: a case study of Baghqloom area, Iran [Volume 9, Issue 1, 2018, Pages 153-167]

  • Compound Roof Deformation mechanism and optimum design for large cross-sectional longwall installation roadway under compound roof [Volume 9, Issue 3, 2018, Pages 771-784]

  • Concrete Confinement Innovative approach to strata reinforcement in coal mines with reference to evaluation cable bolts shear strength [Volume 9, Issue 3, 2018, Pages 703-715]

  • Confining pressure Effects of temperature and confining pressure on mode II fracture toughness of rocks (Case study: Lushan Sandstone) [Volume 9, Issue 2, 2018, Pages 379-391]

  • Continuous Flow Configuration 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, 2018, Pages 473-484]

  • Copper Comparison of various extractants for recovery of Copper from Sarcheshmeh Chalcopyrite concentrate Ammonia/Ammonium Carbonate Leaching [Volume 9, Issue 2, 2018, Pages 393-402]

  • Copper extraction Solvent extraction of copper from an industrial sulfate liquor using Chemorex CP-150 [Volume 9, Issue 4, 2018, Pages 905-916]

  • Copper price Forecasting copper price using gene expression programming [Volume 9, Issue 2, 2018, Pages 349-360]

  • CP-150 Comparison of various extractants for recovery of Copper from Sarcheshmeh Chalcopyrite concentrate Ammonia/Ammonium Carbonate Leaching [Volume 9, Issue 2, 2018, Pages 393-402]

  • C++ programming Application of spectrum-volume fractal modeling for detection of mineralized zones [Volume 9, Issue 2, 2018, Pages 371-378]

  • CPU Time A new 2D block ordering system for wavelet-based multi-resolution up-scaling [Volume 9, Issue 4, 2018, Pages 817-828]

  • Crack Propagation Behavior of a hydraulic fracture in permeable formations [Volume 9, Issue 4, 2018, Pages 893-904]

  • Cramer-Von-Mises Estimation of reliability-based maintenance time intervals of Load-Haul-Dumper in an underground coal mine [Volume 9, Issue 3, 2018, Pages 761-770]

  • Creep Coefficients Presenting an experimental creep model for rock salt [Volume 9, Issue 2, 2018, Pages 441-456]

  • Creep Test Presenting an experimental creep model for rock salt [Volume 9, Issue 2, 2018, Pages 441-456]

  • Cu Mineralization A comparison between knowledge-driven fuzzy and data-driven artificial neural network approaches for prospecting porphyry Cu mineralization; a case study of Shahr-e-Babak area, Kerman Province, SE Iran [Volume 9, Issue 4, 2018, Pages 917-940]

  • Cu mineralized zones Application of spectrum-volume fractal modeling for detection of mineralized zones [Volume 9, Issue 2, 2018, Pages 371-378]

  • Cut-and-Fill Method A new classification system for evaluation and prediction of unplanned dilution in cut-and-fill stoping method [Volume 9, Issue 4, 2018, Pages 873-892]

D

  • Decision-Making Trial and Evaluation Laboratory (DEMATEL) Technique Structural analysis of impacting factors of sustainable development in underground coal mining using DEMATEL method [Volume 9, Issue 3, 2018, Pages 567-579]

  • Decomposition Green extraction of Niobium and Tantalum from Kenticha Tantalite ore using 1-Ethyl-3-Methyl Imidazolium Chloride ionic liquid [Volume 9, Issue 4, 2018, Pages 785-794]

  • Desulfurization Desulfurization of coal by HNO3 leaching: Optimization of influential factors using Box-Behnken design [Volume 9, Issue 3, 2018, Pages 657-665]

  • DFT An insight into effect of surface functional groups on reactivity of Sphalerite (110) surface with Xanthate collector: a DFT study [Volume 9, Issue 2, 2018, Pages 431-439]

  • Discrete Fracture Network 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, 2018, Pages 485-497]

  • Dowex 21K Studying effects of ion exchange resin structure and functional groups on Re(VII) adsorption onto Purolite A170 and Dowex 21K [Volume 9, Issue 1, 2018, Pages 243-254]

  • Downtime Introducing hard rock TBMs’ downtime analysis model with reference to past case histories’ data [Volume 9, Issue 2, 2018, Pages 457-472]

  • Drilling 3D model construction of induced polarization and resistivity data with quantifying uncertainties using geostatistical methods and drilling (Case study: Madan Bozorg, Iran) [Volume 9, Issue 4, 2018, Pages 857-872]

E

  • Earthquake-Induced Displacements A Monte Carlo simulation technique for assessment of earthquake-induced displacement of slopes [Volume 9, Issue 4, 2018, Pages 959-966]

  • Eastern Alborz Coal Mines Determination and assessment of coal bed methane potential using rock engineering systems [Volume 9, Issue 3, 2018, Pages 605-621]

  • East-Parvadeh Comparing ordinary kriging and advanced inverse distance squared methods based on estimating coal deposits; case study: East-Parvadeh deposit, central Iran [Volume 9, Issue 3, 2018, Pages 753-760]

  • Economic Development Sustainable development and environmental challenges in Cameroon’s mining sector: A review [Volume 9, Issue 2, 2018, Pages 293-309]

  • Empirical Methods Numerical modelling of the underground roadways in coal mines– uncertainties caused by use of empirical-based downgrading methods and in situ stresses [Volume 9, Issue 3, 2018, Pages 593-604]

  • Energy Methods Simulating energy method for grout-induced crack analysis of rock structures at Chadormalu mine by extended finite element method [Volume 9, Issue 4, 2018, Pages 999-1008]

  • Entrainment Effect of impeller speed on properties of quiescent zone and entrainment in mechanical flotation cells [Volume 9, Issue 4, 2018, Pages 807-816]

  • Environmental and Social Impact Assessment Sustainable development and environmental challenges in Cameroon’s mining sector: A review [Volume 9, Issue 2, 2018, Pages 293-309]

  • Estimation Precision Improvement Estimation of geochemical elements using a hybrid neural network-Gustafson-Kessel algorithm [Volume 9, Issue 2, 2018, Pages 499-511]

  • Experimental Model Presenting an experimental creep model for rock salt [Volume 9, Issue 2, 2018, Pages 441-456]

  • Extended Finite Element Method Numerical modeling of hydraulic fracturing in carbonate rocks of Bangestan reservoir [Volume 9, Issue 1, 2018, Pages 117-126]

  • Extended Finite Element Method Simulating energy method for grout-induced crack analysis of rock structures at Chadormalu mine by extended finite element method [Volume 9, Issue 4, 2018, Pages 999-1008]

F

  • Failure Modes A new approach for assessing stability of rock slopes considering centroids of weak zones [Volume 9, Issue 1, 2018, Pages 1-18]

  • FCMRR Improvement of coal mine roof rating classification using fuzzy type-2 [Volume 9, Issue 3, 2018, Pages 691-701]

  • Features Number Evaluation of effective factors in window optimization of fry analysis to identify mineralization pattern: Case study of Bavanat region, Iran [Volume 9, Issue 1, 2018, Pages 195-208]

  • Finite Difference Method Effects of geometrical and geomechanical properties on slope stability of open-pit mines using 2D and 3D finite difference methods [Volume 9, Issue 4, 2018, Pages 941-957]

  • Finite Element Method 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, 2018, Pages 485-497]

  • Finite Element Model An optimal method to design reinforced concrete lining of pressure tunnels [Volume 9, Issue 4, 2018, Pages 829-837]

  • Flotation Effect of frother type and operational parameters on nano bubble flotation of quartz coarse particles [Volume 9, Issue 2, 2018, Pages 539-546]

  • Flotation A comparative study of two-stage flotation of Zn and Pb oxide minerals using anionic, cationic, and mixed (cationic/anionic) collectors [Volume 9, Issue 4, 2018, Pages 1019-1033]

  • Flotation A review of simultaneous ultrasound-assisted coal flotation [Volume 9, Issue 3, 2018, Pages 679-689]

  • Fly Ash Distribution of trace elements in coal and coal fly ash and their recovery with mineral processing practices: A review [Volume 9, Issue 3, 2018, Pages 641-655]

  • Fly Ash Investigation of arsenic removal parameters by a new nano-hybrid adsorbent produced from red mud and fly ash [Volume 9, Issue 2, 2018, Pages 319-330]

  • Forecasting Forecasting copper price using gene expression programming [Volume 9, Issue 2, 2018, Pages 349-360]

  • Fracture Mechanics Simulating energy method for grout-induced crack analysis of rock structures at Chadormalu mine by extended finite element method [Volume 9, Issue 4, 2018, Pages 999-1008]

  • Fracture toughness Effects of temperature and confining pressure on mode II fracture toughness of rocks (Case study: Lushan Sandstone) [Volume 9, Issue 2, 2018, Pages 379-391]

  • Frother type Effect of frother type and operational parameters on nano bubble flotation of quartz coarse particles [Volume 9, Issue 2, 2018, Pages 539-546]

  • Fuzzy Inference System Exploration of Kahang porphyry copper deposit using advanced integration of geological, remote sensing, geochemical, and magnetics data [Volume 9, Issue 1, 2018, Pages 19-39]

  • Fuzzy Type-2 Improvement of coal mine roof rating classification using fuzzy type-2 [Volume 9, Issue 3, 2018, Pages 691-701]

G

  • GAMS Application of VENTSIM 3D and mathematical programming to optimize underground mine ventilation network: A case study [Volume 9, Issue 3, 2018, Pages 741-752]

  • Gas Content Estimation of coal seams gas content for evaluating potential use of methane drainage system in Tabas coal mine [Volume 9, Issue 3, 2018, Pages 667-677]

  • Gene expression programming Forecasting copper price using gene expression programming [Volume 9, Issue 2, 2018, Pages 349-360]

  • Geochemical Anomaly A comparative study of fractal models and U-statistic method to identify geochemical anomalies; case study of Avanj porphyry system, Central Iran [Volume 9, Issue 1, 2018, Pages 209-227]

  • Geochemical Elements Estimation Estimation of geochemical elements using a hybrid neural network-Gustafson-Kessel algorithm [Volume 9, Issue 2, 2018, Pages 499-511]

  • Geographic Information System Exploration of Kahang porphyry copper deposit using advanced integration of geological, remote sensing, geochemical, and magnetics data [Volume 9, Issue 1, 2018, Pages 19-39]

  • Geographic Information System Estimation of coal seams gas content for evaluating potential use of methane drainage system in Tabas coal mine [Volume 9, Issue 3, 2018, Pages 667-677]

  • Geostatistical Simulation Spatial modelling of zonality elements based on compositional nature of geochemical data using geostatistical approach: a case study of Baghqloom area, Iran [Volume 9, Issue 1, 2018, Pages 153-167]

  • Geostatistics A GIS-aided resource estimation of coalfields in Kangal basin, Sivas province, Turkey [Volume 9, Issue 3, 2018, Pages 581-591]

  • Geostatistics Estimation of coal seams gas content for evaluating potential use of methane drainage system in Tabas coal mine [Volume 9, Issue 3, 2018, Pages 667-677]

  • Geostatistics 3D model construction of induced polarization and resistivity data with quantifying uncertainties using geostatistical methods and drilling (Case study: Madan Bozorg, Iran) [Volume 9, Issue 4, 2018, Pages 857-872]

  • GIS A GIS-aided resource estimation of coalfields in Kangal basin, Sivas province, Turkey [Volume 9, Issue 3, 2018, Pages 581-591]

  • Goaf Computational fluid dynamics simulations for investigation of parameters affecting goaf gas distribution [Volume 9, Issue 3, 2018, Pages 547-557]

  • Gold Deposits 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, 2018, Pages 417-429]

  • Goodness-of-fit Estimation of reliability-based maintenance time intervals of Load-Haul-Dumper in an underground coal mine [Volume 9, Issue 3, 2018, Pages 761-770]

  • Grain size Introducing Mesozoic siliciclastic-rich refractory sand levels based on geochemical and physical properties in Iran [Volume 9, Issue 2, 2018, Pages 361-369]

  • Green Malachite dye An innovative application of (NiXZnX–X Fe2O4) Mineral nanoparticles for adsorption of Malachite green dye from wastewater effluents [Volume 9, Issue 1, 2018, Pages 143-152]

  • Grinding Kinetics Effect of thermal treatment on specific rate of breakage of manganese ore [Volume 9, Issue 2, 2018, Pages 339-348]

  • Gustafson-Kessel Estimation of geochemical elements using a hybrid neural network-Gustafson-Kessel algorithm [Volume 9, Issue 2, 2018, Pages 499-511]

H

  • Haft-Savaran Application of alteration index and zoning for Pb-Znexploration in Haft-Savaran area, Khomein, Iran [Volume 9, Issue 1, 2018, Pages 229-242]

  • Heat resistance Introducing Mesozoic siliciclastic-rich refractory sand levels based on geochemical and physical properties in Iran [Volume 9, Issue 2, 2018, Pages 361-369]

  • Height of Destressed Zone Long-term stability analysis of goaf area in longwall mining using minimum potential energy theory [Volume 9, Issue 1, 2018, Pages 169-182]

  • History Matching A new 2D block ordering system for wavelet-based multi-resolution up-scaling [Volume 9, Issue 4, 2018, Pages 817-828]

  • Homogenization Application of stochastic programming for iron ore quality control [Volume 9, Issue 2, 2018, Pages 331-338]

  • Hybrid Investigation of arsenic removal parameters by a new nano-hybrid adsorbent produced from red mud and fly ash [Volume 9, Issue 2, 2018, Pages 319-330]

  • Hydraulic Fracture Behavior of a hydraulic fracture in permeable formations [Volume 9, Issue 4, 2018, Pages 893-904]

  • Hydraulic Fracturing Numerical modeling of hydraulic fracturing in carbonate rocks of Bangestan reservoir [Volume 9, Issue 1, 2018, Pages 117-126]

  • Hydrothermal Alteration Hydrothermal alterations mapping using Quickbird and Landsat-8 data, a case study from Babbiduyeh, Kerman province, Iran [Volume 9, Issue 1, 2018, Pages 41-52]

  • Hydrothermal Alteration Evaluating the effect of using different reference spectra on SAM classification results: an implication for hydrothermal alteration mapping [Volume 9, Issue 4, 2018, Pages 981-997]

I

  • IGDT A practical approach to open-pit mine planning under price uncertainty using information gap decision theory [Volume 9, Issue 2, 2018, Pages 527-537]

  • Image Analysis of Thin Sections Improving reservoir rock classification in heterogeneous carbonates using boosting and bagging strategies: A case study of early Triassic carbonates of coastal Fars, south Iran [Volume 9, Issue 4, 2018, Pages 839-855]

  • Impeller speed Effect of impeller speed on properties of quiescent zone and entrainment in mechanical flotation cells [Volume 9, Issue 4, 2018, Pages 807-816]

  • Induced Polarization 3D model construction of induced polarization and resistivity data with quantifying uncertainties using geostatistical methods and drilling (Case study: Madan Bozorg, Iran) [Volume 9, Issue 4, 2018, Pages 857-872]

  • Induced stress A three dimensional geometrical model for calculation of induced stresses surrounding longwall working [Volume 9, Issue 3, 2018, Pages 727-740]

  • In Situ Stresses Numerical modelling of the underground roadways in coal mines– uncertainties caused by use of empirical-based downgrading methods and in situ stresses [Volume 9, Issue 3, 2018, Pages 593-604]

  • Installation Roadway Deformation mechanism and optimum design for large cross-sectional longwall installation roadway under compound roof [Volume 9, Issue 3, 2018, Pages 771-784]

  • Intelligent Classifiers Improving reservoir rock classification in heterogeneous carbonates using boosting and bagging strategies: A case study of early Triassic carbonates of coastal Fars, south Iran [Volume 9, Issue 4, 2018, Pages 839-855]

  • Interior Friction Angles A new approach for assessing stability of rock slopes considering centroids of weak zones [Volume 9, Issue 1, 2018, Pages 1-18]

  • Intersection Lines and Points A new approach for assessing stability of rock slopes considering centroids of weak zones [Volume 9, Issue 1, 2018, Pages 1-18]

  • Inza (Canada) Application of concentration gradient coefficients in mining geochemistry: A comparison of copper mineralization in Iran and Canada [Volume 9, Issue 1, 2018, Pages 277-292]

  • Ionic Liquid Green extraction of Niobium and Tantalum from Kenticha Tantalite ore using 1-Ethyl-3-Methyl Imidazolium Chloride ionic liquid [Volume 9, Issue 4, 2018, Pages 785-794]

  • Iran Introducing Mesozoic siliciclastic-rich refractory sand levels based on geochemical and physical properties in Iran [Volume 9, Issue 2, 2018, Pages 361-369]

  • Iron(III) Oxide Nanoparticles 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, 2018, Pages 473-484]

  • Iron Ore Mine Application of stochastic programming for iron ore quality control [Volume 9, Issue 2, 2018, Pages 331-338]

  • Isotherm Evaluating performance of natural sepiolite and zeolite nanoparticles for nickel, antimony, and arsenic removal from synthetic wastewater [Volume 9, Issue 4, 2018, Pages 1049-1064]

K

  • Kahang Exploration of Kahang porphyry copper deposit using advanced integration of geological, remote sensing, geochemical, and magnetics data [Volume 9, Issue 1, 2018, Pages 19-39]

  • Kangal Lignite Basin A GIS-aided resource estimation of coalfields in Kangal basin, Sivas province, Turkey [Volume 9, Issue 3, 2018, Pages 581-591]

  • Kangan and Dalan Formations Improving reservoir rock classification in heterogeneous carbonates using boosting and bagging strategies: A case study of early Triassic carbonates of coastal Fars, south Iran [Volume 9, Issue 4, 2018, Pages 839-855]

  • Kelex 100 Comparison of various extractants for recovery of Copper from Sarcheshmeh Chalcopyrite concentrate Ammonia/Ammonium Carbonate Leaching [Volume 9, Issue 2, 2018, Pages 393-402]

  • Kenticha Tantalite Ore Mine Green extraction of Niobium and Tantalum from Kenticha Tantalite ore using 1-Ethyl-3-Methyl Imidazolium Chloride ionic liquid [Volume 9, Issue 4, 2018, Pages 785-794]

  • Kerman Cenozoic Magmatic Arc Evaluating the effect of using different reference spectra on SAM classification results: an implication for hydrothermal alteration mapping [Volume 9, Issue 4, 2018, Pages 981-997]

  • Kernel A new 2D block ordering system for wavelet-based multi-resolution up-scaling [Volume 9, Issue 4, 2018, Pages 817-828]

  • Kinetic Evaluating performance of natural sepiolite and zeolite nanoparticles for nickel, antimony, and arsenic removal from synthetic wastewater [Volume 9, Issue 4, 2018, Pages 1049-1064]

  • K-means A new approach for assessing stability of rock slopes considering centroids of weak zones [Volume 9, Issue 1, 2018, Pages 1-18]

  • Kriging Multivariate geostatistical estimation using minimum spatial cross-correlation factors (Case study: Cubuk Andesite quarry, Ankara, Turkey) [Volume 9, Issue 1, 2018, Pages 255-275]

L

  • Landsat-8 Hydrothermal alterations mapping using Quickbird and Landsat-8 data, a case study from Babbiduyeh, Kerman province, Iran [Volume 9, Issue 1, 2018, Pages 41-52]

  • Large Cross-Section Deformation mechanism and optimum design for large cross-sectional longwall installation roadway under compound roof [Volume 9, Issue 3, 2018, Pages 771-784]

  • Leaching Desulfurization of coal by HNO3 leaching: Optimization of influential factors using Box-Behnken design [Volume 9, Issue 3, 2018, Pages 657-665]

  • LHD Estimation of reliability-based maintenance time intervals of Load-Haul-Dumper in an underground coal mine [Volume 9, Issue 3, 2018, Pages 761-770]

  • LIX984N Comparison of various extractants for recovery of Copper from Sarcheshmeh Chalcopyrite concentrate Ammonia/Ammonium Carbonate Leaching [Volume 9, Issue 2, 2018, Pages 393-402]

  • Longwall Prediction of the main caving span in longwall mining using fuzzy MCDM technique and statistical method [Volume 9, Issue 3, 2018, Pages 717-726]

  • Longwall A three dimensional geometrical model for calculation of induced stresses surrounding longwall working [Volume 9, Issue 3, 2018, Pages 727-740]

  • Longwall Mining Long-term stability analysis of goaf area in longwall mining using minimum potential energy theory [Volume 9, Issue 1, 2018, Pages 169-182]

  • Longwall Mining Deformation mechanism and optimum design for large cross-sectional longwall installation roadway under compound roof [Volume 9, Issue 3, 2018, Pages 771-784]

  • Lubby 2 Model Presenting an experimental creep model for rock salt [Volume 9, Issue 2, 2018, Pages 441-456]

M

  • Main Caving Span Prediction of the main caving span in longwall mining using fuzzy MCDM technique and statistical method [Volume 9, Issue 3, 2018, Pages 717-726]

  • Manganese Ore Effect of thermal treatment on specific rate of breakage of manganese ore [Volume 9, Issue 2, 2018, Pages 339-348]

  • Mathematical Programming Application of VENTSIM 3D and mathematical programming to optimize underground mine ventilation network: A case study [Volume 9, Issue 3, 2018, Pages 741-752]

  • Mechanical flotation cell Effect of impeller speed on properties of quiescent zone and entrainment in mechanical flotation cells [Volume 9, Issue 4, 2018, Pages 807-816]

  • Median Indicator Kriging Investigation of linear and non-linear estimation methods in highly-skewed gold distribution [Volume 9, Issue 4, 2018, Pages 967-979]

  • Mesozoic refractory sand Introducing Mesozoic siliciclastic-rich refractory sand levels based on geochemical and physical properties in Iran [Volume 9, Issue 2, 2018, Pages 361-369]

  • Mineral Exploration by Fry Analysis Evaluation of effective factors in window optimization of fry analysis to identify mineralization pattern: Case study of Bavanat region, Iran [Volume 9, Issue 1, 2018, Pages 195-208]

  • Mineralization Trend Evaluation of effective factors in window optimization of fry analysis to identify mineralization pattern: Case study of Bavanat region, Iran [Volume 9, Issue 1, 2018, Pages 195-208]

  • Mineral Potential Map Exploration of Kahang porphyry copper deposit using advanced integration of geological, remote sensing, geochemical, and magnetics data [Volume 9, Issue 1, 2018, Pages 19-39]

  • Mineral Potential Mapping A comparison between knowledge-driven fuzzy and data-driven artificial neural network approaches for prospecting porphyry Cu mineralization; a case study of Shahr-e-Babak area, Kerman Province, SE Iran [Volume 9, Issue 4, 2018, Pages 917-940]

  • Mineral Prospectivity Mapping Random forests algorithm in podiform chromite prospectivity mapping in Dolatabad area, SE Iran [Volume 9, Issue 2, 2018, Pages 403-416]

  • Mineral Resource Estimation Investigation of linear and non-linear estimation methods in highly-skewed gold distribution [Volume 9, Issue 4, 2018, Pages 967-979]

  • Mineral Resources Sustainable development and environmental challenges in Cameroon’s mining sector: A review [Volume 9, Issue 2, 2018, Pages 293-309]

  • Mineral surface An insight into effect of surface functional groups on reactivity of Sphalerite (110) surface with Xanthate collector: a DFT study [Volume 9, Issue 2, 2018, Pages 431-439]

  • Mine Ventilation Network Application of VENTSIM 3D and mathematical programming to optimize underground mine ventilation network: A case study [Volume 9, Issue 3, 2018, Pages 741-752]

  • Minimum Potential Energy Long-term stability analysis of goaf area in longwall mining using minimum potential energy theory [Volume 9, Issue 1, 2018, Pages 169-182]

  • Mining Operation Index A quantitative model for evaluation and classification of blastings in open-pit mines [Volume 9, Issue 1, 2018, Pages 127-141]

  • Mining Policy Sustainable development and environmental challenges in Cameroon’s mining sector: A review [Volume 9, Issue 2, 2018, Pages 293-309]

  • Mode II Effects of temperature and confining pressure on mode II fracture toughness of rocks (Case study: Lushan Sandstone) [Volume 9, Issue 2, 2018, Pages 379-391]

  • Monte Carlo Simulation A Monte Carlo simulation technique for assessment of earthquake-induced displacement of slopes [Volume 9, Issue 4, 2018, Pages 959-966]

  • Morphological Changes Exploring mechanism of xanthate adsorption on chalcopyrite surface: An atomic force microscopy study [Volume 9, Issue 4, 2018, Pages 1009-1018]

  • Multi-Criteria Decision-Making Prediction of the main caving span in longwall mining using fuzzy MCDM technique and statistical method [Volume 9, Issue 3, 2018, Pages 717-726]

  • Multiple Indicator Kriging Investigation of linear and non-linear estimation methods in highly-skewed gold distribution [Volume 9, Issue 4, 2018, Pages 967-979]

  • Multiple Non-Linear Regression A Monte Carlo simulation technique for assessment of earthquake-induced displacement of slopes [Volume 9, Issue 4, 2018, Pages 959-966]

  • Multi-resolution Up-scaling A new 2D block ordering system for wavelet-based multi-resolution up-scaling [Volume 9, Issue 4, 2018, Pages 817-828]

N

  • Nano Bubbles Effect of frother type and operational parameters on nano bubble flotation of quartz coarse particles [Volume 9, Issue 2, 2018, Pages 539-546]

  • Neural network Prediction of ultimate strength of shale using artificial neural network [Volume 9, Issue 1, 2018, Pages 91-105]

  • Neural network Estimation of geochemical elements using a hybrid neural network-Gustafson-Kessel algorithm [Volume 9, Issue 2, 2018, Pages 499-511]

  • Neural network Porosity classification from thin sections using image analysis and neural networks including shallow and deep learning in Jahrum formation [Volume 9, Issue 2, 2018, Pages 513-525]

  • Nitric Acid Desulfurization of coal by HNO3 leaching: Optimization of influential factors using Box-Behnken design [Volume 9, Issue 3, 2018, Pages 657-665]

  • Numerical Modeling Numerical modeling of hydraulic fracturing in carbonate rocks of Bangestan reservoir [Volume 9, Issue 1, 2018, Pages 117-126]

  • Numerical Modelling Numerical modelling of the underground roadways in coal mines– uncertainties caused by use of empirical-based downgrading methods and in situ stresses [Volume 9, Issue 3, 2018, Pages 593-604]

O

  • Open-Pit A practical approach to open-pit mine planning under price uncertainty using information gap decision theory [Volume 9, Issue 2, 2018, Pages 527-537]

  • Open-Pit Mine Effects of geometrical and geomechanical properties on slope stability of open-pit mines using 2D and 3D finite difference methods [Volume 9, Issue 4, 2018, Pages 941-957]

  • Open-Pit Mining UPL determination of multi-element deposits with grade uncertainty using a new block economic value calculation approach [Volume 9, Issue 1, 2018, Pages 61-72]

  • Operational Parameters Effect of frother type and operational parameters on nano bubble flotation of quartz coarse particles [Volume 9, Issue 2, 2018, Pages 539-546]

  • Operation Research (OR) Application of VENTSIM 3D and mathematical programming to optimize underground mine ventilation network: A case study [Volume 9, Issue 3, 2018, Pages 741-752]

  • Optimization Desulfurization of coal by HNO3 leaching: Optimization of influential factors using Box-Behnken design [Volume 9, Issue 3, 2018, Pages 657-665]

  • Ordinary Kriging Investigation of linear and non-linear estimation methods in highly-skewed gold distribution [Volume 9, Issue 4, 2018, Pages 967-979]

  • Ordinary Kriging (OK) Comparing ordinary kriging and advanced inverse distance squared methods based on estimating coal deposits; case study: East-Parvadeh deposit, central Iran [Volume 9, Issue 3, 2018, Pages 753-760]

P

  • Particle size Interactional effects of bubble size, particle size, and collector dosage on bubble loading in column flotation [Volume 9, Issue 1, 2018, Pages 107-116]

  • Particle size Effect of frother type and operational parameters on nano bubble flotation of quartz coarse particles [Volume 9, Issue 2, 2018, Pages 539-546]

  • Pb-Zn mineralization Application of alteration index and zoning for Pb-Znexploration in Haft-Savaran area, Khomein, Iran [Volume 9, Issue 1, 2018, Pages 229-242]

  • Permeability Behavior of a hydraulic fracture in permeable formations [Volume 9, Issue 4, 2018, Pages 893-904]

  • Pit limits UPL determination of multi-element deposits with grade uncertainty using a new block economic value calculation approach [Volume 9, Issue 1, 2018, Pages 61-72]

  • Podiform Chromite Deposits Random forests algorithm in podiform chromite prospectivity mapping in Dolatabad area, SE Iran [Volume 9, Issue 2, 2018, Pages 403-416]

  • Poroelastic Formations Behavior of a hydraulic fracture in permeable formations [Volume 9, Issue 4, 2018, Pages 893-904]

  • Porphyry Exploration of Kahang porphyry copper deposit using advanced integration of geological, remote sensing, geochemical, and magnetics data [Volume 9, Issue 1, 2018, Pages 19-39]

  • Porphyry Copper Deposit Evaluating the effect of using different reference spectra on SAM classification results: an implication for hydrothermal alteration mapping [Volume 9, Issue 4, 2018, Pages 981-997]

  • Potassium Amyl Xanthate Exploring mechanism of xanthate adsorption on chalcopyrite surface: An atomic force microscopy study [Volume 9, Issue 4, 2018, Pages 1009-1018]

  • Prediction Map Estimation of coal seams gas content for evaluating potential use of methane drainage system in Tabas coal mine [Volume 9, Issue 3, 2018, Pages 667-677]

  • Pregnant leach solution Solvent extraction of copper from an industrial sulfate liquor using Chemorex CP-150 [Volume 9, Issue 4, 2018, Pages 905-916]

  • Pressure Tunnel An optimal method to design reinforced concrete lining of pressure tunnels [Volume 9, Issue 4, 2018, Pages 829-837]

  • Pretension Loads Innovative approach to strata reinforcement in coal mines with reference to evaluation cable bolts shear strength [Volume 9, Issue 3, 2018, Pages 703-715]

  • Preventive maintenance Estimation of reliability-based maintenance time intervals of Load-Haul-Dumper in an underground coal mine [Volume 9, Issue 3, 2018, Pages 761-770]

  • Principal Component Analysis Hydrothermal alterations mapping using Quickbird and Landsat-8 data, a case study from Babbiduyeh, Kerman province, Iran [Volume 9, Issue 1, 2018, Pages 41-52]

  • Processing Plant Application of stochastic programming for iron ore quality control [Volume 9, Issue 2, 2018, Pages 331-338]

  • Purolite A170 Studying effects of ion exchange resin structure and functional groups on Re(VII) adsorption onto Purolite A170 and Dowex 21K [Volume 9, Issue 1, 2018, Pages 243-254]

Q

  • Qolqoleh Gold Deposit Investigation of linear and non-linear estimation methods in highly-skewed gold distribution [Volume 9, Issue 4, 2018, Pages 967-979]

  • Quickbird Hydrothermal alterations mapping using Quickbird and Landsat-8 data, a case study from Babbiduyeh, Kerman province, Iran [Volume 9, Issue 1, 2018, Pages 41-52]

  • Quiescent zone Effect of impeller speed on properties of quiescent zone and entrainment in mechanical flotation cells [Volume 9, Issue 4, 2018, Pages 807-816]

R

  • Radiation Counter Assessment of radioactive contamination in water bodies around mine workings using radiation counter [Volume 9, Issue 4, 2018, Pages 795-806]

  • Radioactive Trace Elements Assessment of radioactive contamination in water bodies around mine workings using radiation counter [Volume 9, Issue 4, 2018, Pages 795-806]

  • Radioactivity Assessment of radioactive contamination in water bodies around mine workings using radiation counter [Volume 9, Issue 4, 2018, Pages 795-806]

  • Random Forests Random forests algorithm in podiform chromite prospectivity mapping in Dolatabad area, SE Iran [Volume 9, Issue 2, 2018, Pages 403-416]

  • Rear Shaft Computational fluid dynamics simulations for investigation of parameters affecting goaf gas distribution [Volume 9, Issue 3, 2018, Pages 547-557]

  • Red Mud Investigation of arsenic removal parameters by a new nano-hybrid adsorbent produced from red mud and fly ash [Volume 9, Issue 2, 2018, Pages 319-330]

  • Regression Analysis Prediction of the main caving span in longwall mining using fuzzy MCDM technique and statistical method [Volume 9, Issue 3, 2018, Pages 717-726]

  • Regulators Computational fluid dynamics simulations for investigation of parameters affecting goaf gas distribution [Volume 9, Issue 3, 2018, Pages 547-557]

  • Reinforced Concrete Lining An optimal method to design reinforced concrete lining of pressure tunnels [Volume 9, Issue 4, 2018, Pages 829-837]

  • Reliability Estimation of reliability-based maintenance time intervals of Load-Haul-Dumper in an underground coal mine [Volume 9, Issue 3, 2018, Pages 761-770]

  • Reservoir Characterization Improving reservoir rock classification in heterogeneous carbonates using boosting and bagging strategies: A case study of early Triassic carbonates of coastal Fars, south Iran [Volume 9, Issue 4, 2018, Pages 839-855]

  • Resistivity 3D model construction of induced polarization and resistivity data with quantifying uncertainties using geostatistical methods and drilling (Case study: Madan Bozorg, Iran) [Volume 9, Issue 4, 2018, Pages 857-872]

  • Resource Estimation A GIS-aided resource estimation of coalfields in Kangal basin, Sivas province, Turkey [Volume 9, Issue 3, 2018, Pages 581-591]

  • Resource Estimation Fundamentals of 3D modelling and resource estimation in coal mining [Volume 9, Issue 3, 2018, Pages 623-639]

  • Rock Abrasivity Determination of scratching energy index for Cerchar abrasion test [Volume 9, Issue 1, 2018, Pages 73-89]

  • Rock Engineering Systems (RES) Determination and assessment of coal bed methane potential using rock engineering systems [Volume 9, Issue 3, 2018, Pages 605-621]

  • Rock Failure Numerical modelling of the underground roadways in coal mines– uncertainties caused by use of empirical-based downgrading methods and in situ stresses [Volume 9, Issue 3, 2018, Pages 593-604]

  • Rock Salt Presenting an experimental creep model for rock salt [Volume 9, Issue 2, 2018, Pages 441-456]

S

  • S-A Multi-Fractal A comparative study of fractal models and U-statistic method to identify geochemical anomalies; case study of Avanj porphyry system, Central Iran [Volume 9, Issue 1, 2018, Pages 209-227]

  • Sandstone Effects of temperature and confining pressure on mode II fracture toughness of rocks (Case study: Lushan Sandstone) [Volume 9, Issue 2, 2018, Pages 379-391]

  • Scratching Energy Index Determination of scratching energy index for Cerchar abrasion test [Volume 9, Issue 1, 2018, Pages 73-89]

  • Seals Computational fluid dynamics simulations for investigation of parameters affecting goaf gas distribution [Volume 9, Issue 3, 2018, Pages 547-557]

  • Seepage Control An optimal method to design reinforced concrete lining of pressure tunnels [Volume 9, Issue 4, 2018, Pages 829-837]

  • Selective Sequential Extraction 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, 2018, Pages 473-484]

  • Selenium Extraction Removal of Te and Se anions in alkaline media in presence of cyanide by quaternary ammonium salts [Volume 9, Issue 2, 2018, Pages 311-317]

  • Sensitivity Analysis Evaluation of effective factors in window optimization of fry analysis to identify mineralization pattern: Case study of Bavanat region, Iran [Volume 9, Issue 1, 2018, Pages 195-208]

  • Sensitivity Analysis A Monte Carlo simulation technique for assessment of earthquake-induced displacement of slopes [Volume 9, Issue 4, 2018, Pages 959-966]

  • Sepiolite and Zeolite Nanoparticles Evaluating performance of natural sepiolite and zeolite nanoparticles for nickel, antimony, and arsenic removal from synthetic wastewater [Volume 9, Issue 4, 2018, Pages 1049-1064]

  • Sequential Gaussian Simulation Spatial modelling of zonality elements based on compositional nature of geochemical data using geostatistical approach: a case study of Baghqloom area, Iran [Volume 9, Issue 1, 2018, Pages 153-167]

  • Shahr-e-Babak A comparison between knowledge-driven fuzzy and data-driven artificial neural network approaches for prospecting porphyry Cu mineralization; a case study of Shahr-e-Babak area, Kerman Province, SE Iran [Volume 9, Issue 4, 2018, Pages 917-940]

  • Shear Testing Innovative approach to strata reinforcement in coal mines with reference to evaluation cable bolts shear strength [Volume 9, Issue 3, 2018, Pages 703-715]

  • Simulation Simulation of tunnel boring machine utilization: A case study [Volume 9, Issue 1, 2018, Pages 53-60]

  • Simultaneous Ultrasonic Treatment A review of simultaneous ultrasound-assisted coal flotation [Volume 9, Issue 3, 2018, Pages 679-689]

  • Slopes A Monte Carlo simulation technique for assessment of earthquake-induced displacement of slopes [Volume 9, Issue 4, 2018, Pages 959-966]

  • Slope Stability Effects of geometrical and geomechanical properties on slope stability of open-pit mines using 2D and 3D finite difference methods [Volume 9, Issue 4, 2018, Pages 941-957]

  • Solvent extraction Removal of Te and Se anions in alkaline media in presence of cyanide by quaternary ammonium salts [Volume 9, Issue 2, 2018, Pages 311-317]

  • Solvent extraction Solvent extraction of copper from an industrial sulfate liquor using Chemorex CP-150 [Volume 9, Issue 4, 2018, Pages 905-916]

  • Spatial cross-correlation Multivariate geostatistical estimation using minimum spatial cross-correlation factors (Case study: Cubuk Andesite quarry, Ankara, Turkey) [Volume 9, Issue 1, 2018, Pages 255-275]

  • Specific rate of Breakage Effect of thermal treatment on specific rate of breakage of manganese ore [Volume 9, Issue 2, 2018, Pages 339-348]

  • Spectral Angle Mapper Evaluating the effect of using different reference spectra on SAM classification results: an implication for hydrothermal alteration mapping [Volume 9, Issue 4, 2018, Pages 981-997]

  • Spectrum-Volume Fractal Model Application of spectrum-volume fractal modeling for detection of mineralized zones [Volume 9, Issue 2, 2018, Pages 371-378]

  • Stability Time Long-term stability analysis of goaf area in longwall mining using minimum potential energy theory [Volume 9, Issue 1, 2018, Pages 169-182]

  • Stochastic Programming Application of stochastic programming for iron ore quality control [Volume 9, Issue 2, 2018, Pages 331-338]

  • Stope Unplanned Dilution Index A new classification system for evaluation and prediction of unplanned dilution in cut-and-fill stoping method [Volume 9, Issue 4, 2018, Pages 873-892]

  • Stripping Solvent extraction of copper from an industrial sulfate liquor using Chemorex CP-150 [Volume 9, Issue 4, 2018, Pages 905-916]

  • Sub-Ore Gradient Anomaly Application of concentration gradient coefficients in mining geochemistry: A comparison of copper mineralization in Iran and Canada [Volume 9, Issue 1, 2018, Pages 277-292]

  • Sulfate Ion Investigation of effect of sulfate ion on xanthate consumption in galena flotation based on thermodynamic diagrams [Volume 9, Issue 4, 2018, Pages 1035-1048]

  • Sulfur Desulfurization of coal by HNO3 leaching: Optimization of influential factors using Box-Behnken design [Volume 9, Issue 3, 2018, Pages 657-665]

  • Sungun Application of spectrum-volume fractal modeling for detection of mineralized zones [Volume 9, Issue 2, 2018, Pages 371-378]

  • Sungun and Astamal (Iran) Application of concentration gradient coefficients in mining geochemistry: A comparison of copper mineralization in Iran and Canada [Volume 9, Issue 1, 2018, Pages 277-292]

  • Support Vector Machine Prediction of ultimate strength of shale using artificial neural network [Volume 9, Issue 1, 2018, Pages 91-105]

  • Supra-Ore Gradient Anomaly Application of concentration gradient coefficients in mining geochemistry: A comparison of copper mineralization in Iran and Canada [Volume 9, Issue 1, 2018, Pages 277-292]

  • Surface reactivity An insight into effect of surface functional groups on reactivity of Sphalerite (110) surface with Xanthate collector: a DFT study [Volume 9, Issue 2, 2018, Pages 431-439]

  • Surface species An insight into effect of surface functional groups on reactivity of Sphalerite (110) surface with Xanthate collector: a DFT study [Volume 9, Issue 2, 2018, Pages 431-439]

  • Sustainable Development Structural analysis of impacting factors of sustainable development in underground coal mining using DEMATEL method [Volume 9, Issue 3, 2018, Pages 567-579]

  • Sustainable Development Sustainable development and environmental challenges in Cameroon’s mining sector: A review [Volume 9, Issue 2, 2018, Pages 293-309]

T

  • TBM Introducing hard rock TBMs’ downtime analysis model with reference to past case histories’ data [Volume 9, Issue 2, 2018, Pages 457-472]

  • TBM Utilization Introducing hard rock TBMs’ downtime analysis model with reference to past case histories’ data [Volume 9, Issue 2, 2018, Pages 457-472]

  • Tellurium Extraction Removal of Te and Se anions in alkaline media in presence of cyanide by quaternary ammonium salts [Volume 9, Issue 2, 2018, Pages 311-317]

  • Temperature Effects of temperature and confining pressure on mode II fracture toughness of rocks (Case study: Lushan Sandstone) [Volume 9, Issue 2, 2018, Pages 379-391]

  • Tendon Technology Innovative approach to strata reinforcement in coal mines with reference to evaluation cable bolts shear strength [Volume 9, Issue 3, 2018, Pages 703-715]

  • Theoretical Analysis Deformation mechanism and optimum design for large cross-sectional longwall installation roadway under compound roof [Volume 9, Issue 3, 2018, Pages 771-784]

  • Thermal Treatment Effect of thermal treatment on specific rate of breakage of manganese ore [Volume 9, Issue 2, 2018, Pages 339-348]

  • Tool Wear Determination of scratching energy index for Cerchar abrasion test [Volume 9, Issue 1, 2018, Pages 73-89]

  • Toxic Elements Evaluating performance of natural sepiolite and zeolite nanoparticles for nickel, antimony, and arsenic removal from synthetic wastewater [Volume 9, Issue 4, 2018, Pages 1049-1064]

  • Trace Elements Distribution of trace elements in coal and coal fly ash and their recovery with mineral processing practices: A review [Volume 9, Issue 3, 2018, Pages 641-655]

  • Translocation factor Field study on Re and heavy metal phytoextraction and phytomining potentials by native plant species growing at Sarcheshmeh copper mine tailings, SE Iran [Volume 9, Issue 1, 2018, Pages 183-194]

  • Tunnel Introducing hard rock TBMs’ downtime analysis model with reference to past case histories’ data [Volume 9, Issue 2, 2018, Pages 457-472]

  • Tunnel Boring machine Simulation of tunnel boring machine utilization: A case study [Volume 9, Issue 1, 2018, Pages 53-60]

  • Tunnel Stability Analysis 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, 2018, Pages 485-497]

  • Turbulence Effect of impeller speed on properties of quiescent zone and entrainment in mechanical flotation cells [Volume 9, Issue 4, 2018, Pages 807-816]

  • Two and Three Dimensional Effects of geometrical and geomechanical properties on slope stability of open-pit mines using 2D and 3D finite difference methods [Volume 9, Issue 4, 2018, Pages 941-957]

U

  • Ultrasonic Pre-treatment A review of simultaneous ultrasound-assisted coal flotation [Volume 9, Issue 3, 2018, Pages 679-689]

  • Ultrasound A review of simultaneous ultrasound-assisted coal flotation [Volume 9, Issue 3, 2018, Pages 679-689]

  • Uncertainties 3D model construction of induced polarization and resistivity data with quantifying uncertainties using geostatistical methods and drilling (Case study: Madan Bozorg, Iran) [Volume 9, Issue 4, 2018, Pages 857-872]

  • Underground Mining Structural analysis of impacting factors of sustainable development in underground coal mining using DEMATEL method [Volume 9, Issue 3, 2018, Pages 567-579]

  • Underground Mining A new classification system for evaluation and prediction of unplanned dilution in cut-and-fill stoping method [Volume 9, Issue 4, 2018, Pages 873-892]

  • Underground Mining Application of VENTSIM 3D and mathematical programming to optimize underground mine ventilation network: A case study [Volume 9, Issue 3, 2018, Pages 741-752]

  • Unplanned Dilution A new classification system for evaluation and prediction of unplanned dilution in cut-and-fill stoping method [Volume 9, Issue 4, 2018, Pages 873-892]

  • U-statistic A comparative study of fractal models and U-statistic method to identify geochemical anomalies; case study of Avanj porphyry system, Central Iran [Volume 9, Issue 1, 2018, Pages 209-227]

  • Utilization Simulation of tunnel boring machine utilization: A case study [Volume 9, Issue 1, 2018, Pages 53-60]

  • Utilization Distribution of trace elements in coal and coal fly ash and their recovery with mineral processing practices: A review [Volume 9, Issue 3, 2018, Pages 641-655]

V

  • Variogram Multivariate geostatistical estimation using minimum spatial cross-correlation factors (Case study: Cubuk Andesite quarry, Ankara, Turkey) [Volume 9, Issue 1, 2018, Pages 255-275]

  • Ventilation layout Computational fluid dynamics simulations for investigation of parameters affecting goaf gas distribution [Volume 9, Issue 3, 2018, Pages 547-557]

  • VENTSIM 3D Application of VENTSIM 3D and mathematical programming to optimize underground mine ventilation network: A case study [Volume 9, Issue 3, 2018, Pages 741-752]

W

  • Wastewater Investigation of arsenic removal parameters by a new nano-hybrid adsorbent produced from red mud and fly ash [Volume 9, Issue 2, 2018, Pages 319-330]

  • Wastewater Treatment An innovative application of (NiXZnX–X Fe2O4) Mineral nanoparticles for adsorption of Malachite green dye from wastewater effluents [Volume 9, Issue 1, 2018, Pages 143-152]

  • Water quality Investigation of effect of sulfate ion on xanthate consumption in galena flotation based on thermodynamic diagrams [Volume 9, Issue 4, 2018, Pages 1035-1048]

  • Window Size Evaluation of effective factors in window optimization of fry analysis to identify mineralization pattern: Case study of Bavanat region, Iran [Volume 9, Issue 1, 2018, Pages 195-208]

X

  • Xanthate Investigation of effect of sulfate ion on xanthate consumption in galena flotation based on thermodynamic diagrams [Volume 9, Issue 4, 2018, Pages 1035-1048]

  • Xanthate collector An insight into effect of surface functional groups on reactivity of Sphalerite (110) surface with Xanthate collector: a DFT study [Volume 9, Issue 2, 2018, Pages 431-439]

  • XRF XRF analysis of coal bioleaching by chemolithoheterotrophic Alicyclobacillus HRM5 and chemolithoautotrophic Acidithiobacillus ferrooxidans [Volume 9, Issue 3, 2018, Pages 559-566]

Z

  • Zarshouran 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, 2018, Pages 417-429]

  • Zinc and Lead Oxide Minerals A comparative study of two-stage flotation of Zn and Pb oxide minerals using anionic, cationic, and mixed (cationic/anionic) collectors [Volume 9, Issue 4, 2018, Pages 1019-1033]