A

  • Acid Leaching Vanadium extraction from a magnetite ore using alkaline roasting and acid leaching processes: optimization of parameters by response surface methodology [Volume 10, Issue 1, 2019, Pages 241-255]

  • Active Constrain Balancing Automatic estimation of regularization parameter by active constraint balancing method for 3D inversion of gravity data [Volume 10, Issue 2, 2019, Pages 357-364]

  • Adsorption Pre-treatment of toxic element and cationic dye onto natural biomass: characterization and optimization [Volume 10, Issue 3, 2019, Pages 649-658]

  • AHP Risk management in urban tunnels using methods of game theory and multi-criteria decision-making [Volume 10, Issue 3, 2019, Pages 597-611]

  • Airflow Airflow inside tunnel boring machine: A numerical study and an experimental verification [Volume 10, Issue 3, 2019, Pages 623-632]

  • Alkaline Roasting Vanadium extraction from a magnetite ore using alkaline roasting and acid leaching processes: optimization of parameters by response surface methodology [Volume 10, Issue 1, 2019, Pages 241-255]

  • Alteration Application of fractal modeling to delineate alteration zones and lithological units in Masjed-Daghi Cu-Au porphyry deposit, NW Iran [Volume 10, Issue 2, 2019, Pages 339-356]

  • Alteration Zones Delineation of alteration zones based on kriging, artificial neural networks, and concentration–volume fractal modelings in hypogene zone of Miduk porphyry copper deposit, SE Iran [Volume 10, Issue 3, 2019, Pages 575-595]

  • Alteration Zones Delineation of alteration zones based on artificial neural networks and concentration-volume fractal methods in the hypogene zone of porphyry copper-gold deposit, Masjed-Daghi, East Azerbaijan Province, Iran [Volume 10, Issue 4, 2019, Pages 883-901]

  • Analytical Solutions Hydraulic fracture propagation: analytical solutions versus Lattice simulations [Volume 10, Issue 2, 2019, Pages 451-464]

  • ANFIS-DE Performance evaluation of gang saw using hybrid ANFIS-DE and hybrid ANFIS-PSO algorithms [Volume 10, Issue 2, 2019, Pages 543-557]

  • ANFIS-PSO Performance evaluation of gang saw using hybrid ANFIS-DE and hybrid ANFIS-PSO algorithms [Volume 10, Issue 2, 2019, Pages 543-557]

  • Anionic collector Reprocessing of Sangan iron ore tailings by flotation [Volume 10, Issue 3, 2019, Pages 729-745]

  • Anomaly separation Detection of Mo geochemical anomaly in depth using a new scenario based on spectrum–area fractal analysis [Volume 10, Issue 3, 2019, Pages 695-704]

  • Ant Colony algorithm Ant colony algorithm as a high-performance method in resource estimation using LVA field; A case study: Choghart Iron ore deposit [Volume 10, Issue 3, 2019, Pages 667-678]

  • Artificial Neural Networks Evaluation of effects of operating parameters on combustible material recovery in coking coal flotation process using artificial neural networks [Volume 10, Issue 2, 2019, Pages 429-440]

  • Artificial Neural Networks Delineation of alteration zones based on artificial neural networks and concentration-volume fractal methods in the hypogene zone of porphyry copper-gold deposit, Masjed-Daghi, East Azerbaijan Province, Iran [Volume 10, Issue 4, 2019, Pages 883-901]

  • Asmari Limestone Efficiency of seismic wave velocity and electrical resistivity in estimation of limestone rock mass quality indices (Q, Qsrm) (Case study: Asmari formation, SW Iran) [Volume 10, Issue 2, 2019, Pages 529-541]

  • Asperity Fractal-wavelet-fusion-based re-ranking of joint roughness coefficients [Volume 10, Issue 4, 2019, Pages 1121-1133]

  • ASTER Anomaly delineation of porphyry copper deposits of Hanza Region through geochemical data analyses and multispectral remote sensing [Volume 10, Issue 3, 2019, Pages 747-762]

  • Athelia Bombacina biomass Pre-treatment of toxic element and cationic dye onto natural biomass: characterization and optimization [Volume 10, Issue 3, 2019, Pages 649-658]

  • Auxiliary Ventilation Determining optimal distance from outlet of auxiliary forcing ventilation system to development of heading in underground mines [Volume 10, Issue 4, 2019, Pages 821-832]

B

  • Back-Propagation Neural Network Evaluation of effects of operating parameters on combustible material recovery in coking coal flotation process using artificial neural networks [Volume 10, Issue 2, 2019, Pages 429-440]

  • Ball Mill Combined DEM and SPH simulation of ball milling [Volume 10, Issue 1, 2019, Pages 151-161]

  • Bandwidth Determination of optimal bandwidth in upscaling process of reservoir data using kernel function bandwidth [Volume 10, Issue 3, 2019, Pages 613-621]

  • Bauxite Modelling and optimization of digestion efficiency of bauxite in Bayer process: Iran Alumina company [Volume 10, Issue 3, 2019, Pages 799-809]

  • Bayer Process Modelling and optimization of digestion efficiency of bauxite in Bayer process: Iran Alumina company [Volume 10, Issue 3, 2019, Pages 799-809]

  • Bayesian Analysis Bayesian prediction of rotational torque to operate horizontal drilling [Volume 10, Issue 2, 2019, Pages 507-515]

  • Beach Slope Clay sedimentation and consolidation behaviour in tailing storage facilities over mine lifetime [Volume 10, Issue 1, 2019, Pages 113-124]

  • Bimrocks Effect of large blocks position on stability analysis of block-in-matrix slopes [Volume 10, Issue 2, 2019, Pages 465-477]

  • Bimslopes Effect of large blocks position on stability analysis of block-in-matrix slopes [Volume 10, Issue 2, 2019, Pages 465-477]

  • Bio-Availability Evaluation of background geochemical speciation of heavy metals in overburden topsoil of bituminous sand deposit area, Ondo state, Nigeria [Volume 10, Issue 4, 2019, Pages 869-882]

  • Bit Nozzle Using an experimental drilling simulator to study operational parameters in drilled-cutting transport efficiency [Volume 10, Issue 2, 2019, Pages 417-428]

  • Blast block size Use of a mixed integer programming model to achieve an optimum size of blast block in open-pit mining with regard to size of mineable block using fuzzy logic approach [Volume 10, Issue 4, 2019, Pages 1095-1104]

  • Blasting A comparison between effects of earthquake and blasting on stability of mine slopes: a case study of Chadormalu open-pit mine [Volume 10, Issue 1, 2019, Pages 223-240]

  • Brazilian Tensile Strength Development of a GEP model to assess CERCHAR abrasivity index of rocks based on geomechanical properties [Volume 10, Issue 4, 2019, Pages 917-928]

C

  • Carbonate Rocks Performance evaluation of chain saw machines for dimensional stones using feasibility of neural network models [Volume 10, Issue 4, 2019, Pages 1105-1119]

  • Carbon emissions Calculating inter-sectoral carbon flows of a mining sector via hypothetical extraction method [Volume 10, Issue 4, 2019, Pages 853-867]

  • CCWSIM Algorithm A comprehensive benchmark between two filter-based multiple-point simulation algorithms [Volume 10, Issue 1, 2019, Pages 139-149]

  • CDS Processing a multifold ground penetration radar data using common-diffraction-surface stack method [Volume 10, Issue 3, 2019, Pages 777-785]

  • CERCHAR Abrasivity Index Development of a GEP model to assess CERCHAR abrasivity index of rocks based on geomechanical properties [Volume 10, Issue 4, 2019, Pages 917-928]

  • CFD Determining optimal distance from outlet of auxiliary forcing ventilation system to development of heading in underground mines [Volume 10, Issue 4, 2019, Pages 821-832]

  • CFD Simulation DPM flow pattern of LHD in underground mines with different ventilation conditions [Volume 10, Issue 2, 2019, Pages 315-326]

  • Chadormalu Mine A comparison between effects of earthquake and blasting on stability of mine slopes: a case study of Chadormalu open-pit mine [Volume 10, Issue 1, 2019, Pages 223-240]

  • Chain Saw Machine Performance evaluation of chain saw machines for dimensional stones using feasibility of neural network models [Volume 10, Issue 4, 2019, Pages 1105-1119]

  • Cheshmeh-Konan Copper Deposit Metal(loid) uptake of Sonchus oleraceus grown around Cheshmeh-Konan copper deposit, NW Iran [Volume 10, Issue 2, 2019, Pages 517-528]

  • Choghart Deposit Ant colony algorithm as a high-performance method in resource estimation using LVA field; A case study: Choghart Iron ore deposit [Volume 10, Issue 3, 2019, Pages 667-678]

  • Circuit Design Stage specialization for design and analysis of flotation circuits [Volume 10, Issue 1, 2019, Pages 37-47]

  • Circular diamond saw wear Combining fuzzy RES with GA for predicting wear performance of circular diamond saw in hard rock cutting process [Volume 10, Issue 3, 2019, Pages 559-574]

  • Clay Minerals Clay sedimentation and consolidation behaviour in tailing storage facilities over mine lifetime [Volume 10, Issue 1, 2019, Pages 113-124]

  • C–North deposit Determination of unstable tectonic zones in C–North deposit, Sangan, NE Iran using GPR method: importance of structural geology [Volume 10, Issue 1, 2019, Pages 177-195]

  • Coal A programming method to estimate proximate parameters of coal beds from well-logging data using a sequential solving of linear equation systems [Volume 10, Issue 3, 2019, Pages 633-647]

  • Coal mine Application of cut set method to reliability evaluation of mine ventilation networks [Volume 10, Issue 4, 2019, Pages 947-966]

  • Coal Mines DPM flow pattern of LHD in underground mines with different ventilation conditions [Volume 10, Issue 2, 2019, Pages 315-326]

  • Cohesion Impact of gasoline contamination on mechanical behavior of sandy clay soil [Volume 10, Issue 2, 2019, Pages 389-399]

  • Coking Coal Evaluation of effects of operating parameters on combustible material recovery in coking coal flotation process using artificial neural networks [Volume 10, Issue 2, 2019, Pages 429-440]

  • Combustible Material Recovery Evaluation of effects of operating parameters on combustible material recovery in coking coal flotation process using artificial neural networks [Volume 10, Issue 2, 2019, Pages 429-440]

  • Compression Ratio Impact of gasoline contamination on mechanical behavior of sandy clay soil [Volume 10, Issue 2, 2019, Pages 389-399]

  • Computational Fluid dynamics Airflow inside tunnel boring machine: A numerical study and an experimental verification [Volume 10, Issue 3, 2019, Pages 623-632]

  • Concentration-Volume Application of fractal modeling to delineate alteration zones and lithological units in Masjed-Daghi Cu-Au porphyry deposit, NW Iran [Volume 10, Issue 2, 2019, Pages 339-356]

  • Concentration–Volume (C–V) Fractal Model Delineation of alteration zones based on kriging, artificial neural networks, and concentration–volume fractal modelings in hypogene zone of Miduk porphyry copper deposit, SE Iran [Volume 10, Issue 3, 2019, Pages 575-595]

  • Concentration- Volume Fractal Model Delineation of alteration zones based on artificial neural networks and concentration-volume fractal methods in the hypogene zone of porphyry copper-gold deposit, Masjed-Daghi, East Azerbaijan Province, Iran [Volume 10, Issue 4, 2019, Pages 883-901]

  • Contaminated Soils Impact of gasoline contamination on mechanical behavior of sandy clay soil [Volume 10, Issue 2, 2019, Pages 389-399]

  • Continuous weighting Delineation of podiform-type chromite mineralization using geochemical mineralization prospectivity index and staged factor analysis in Balvard area (SE Iran) [Volume 10, Issue 3, 2019, Pages 705-715]

  • Convergence Confinement Method Study of convergence confinement method curves considering pore-pressure effect [Volume 10, Issue 2, 2019, Pages 479-492]

  • Copper recovery Copper recovery from thickener overflow by electrocoagulation/flotation: optimization of response surface, modeling, and sludge study [Volume 10, Issue 4, 2019, Pages 1013-1029]

  • Correlation Using an experimental drilling simulator to study operational parameters in drilled-cutting transport efficiency [Volume 10, Issue 2, 2019, Pages 417-428]

  • Crack Extension Discrete element modeling of explosion-induced fracture extension in jointed rock masses [Volume 10, Issue 1, 2019, Pages 125-138]

  • CRS Processing a multifold ground penetration radar data using common-diffraction-surface stack method [Volume 10, Issue 3, 2019, Pages 777-785]

  • Cu Mineralization Identification of geochemical anomalies associated with Cu mineralization by applying spectrum-area multi-fractal and wavelet neural network methods in Shahr-e-Babak mining area, Kerman, Iran [Volume 10, Issue 1, 2019, Pages 49-73]

  • Cut Point Use of density tracers in evaluating performance of Tri-Flo circuits Case study: Tabas (Iran) coal preparation plant [Volume 10, Issue 2, 2019, Pages 441-450]

  • Cut set Application of cut set method to reliability evaluation of mine ventilation networks [Volume 10, Issue 4, 2019, Pages 947-966]

  • Cutting Rate Performance evaluation of gang saw using hybrid ANFIS-DE and hybrid ANFIS-PSO algorithms [Volume 10, Issue 2, 2019, Pages 543-557]

  • Cyanide Consumption Leaching of gold ores with high cyanicides: a physico-chemical modeling approach [Volume 10, Issue 1, 2019, Pages 87-94]

D

  • D2EHPA Solvent extraction and stripping of zinc from synthetic chloride solution in presence of manganese and cadmium as impurities [Volume 10, Issue 4, 2019, Pages 1083-1093]

  • Data Fusion Fractal-wavelet-fusion-based re-ranking of joint roughness coefficients [Volume 10, Issue 4, 2019, Pages 1121-1133]

  • Decision-Making Fuzzy tonnage-average grade model based on extension principle [Volume 10, Issue 3, 2019, Pages 659-666]

  • Decision-Making Fractal-wavelet-fusion-based re-ranking of joint roughness coefficients [Volume 10, Issue 4, 2019, Pages 1121-1133]

  • DEM Combined DEM and SPH simulation of ball milling [Volume 10, Issue 1, 2019, Pages 151-161]

  • DEM-SPH Coupling Combined DEM and SPH simulation of ball milling [Volume 10, Issue 1, 2019, Pages 151-161]

  • Density Tracer Use of density tracers in evaluating performance of Tri-Flo circuits Case study: Tabas (Iran) coal preparation plant [Volume 10, Issue 2, 2019, Pages 441-450]

  • Design of experiment Studying ilmenite dissolution using mechanical activation method [Volume 10, Issue 3, 2019, Pages 763-776]

  • Development Heading Determining optimal distance from outlet of auxiliary forcing ventilation system to development of heading in underground mines [Volume 10, Issue 4, 2019, Pages 821-832]

  • Diamond Wire Saw Application of harmony search algorithm to evaluate performance of diamond wire saw [Volume 10, Issue 1, 2019, Pages 27-36]

  • Diesel-Operated LHD DPM flow pattern of LHD in underground mines with different ventilation conditions [Volume 10, Issue 2, 2019, Pages 315-326]

  • Digestion efficiency Modelling and optimization of digestion efficiency of bauxite in Bayer process: Iran Alumina company [Volume 10, Issue 3, 2019, Pages 799-809]

  • Dimension Fractal-wavelet-fusion-based re-ranking of joint roughness coefficients [Volume 10, Issue 4, 2019, Pages 1121-1133]

  • Dimensional Stone Performance evaluation of chain saw machines for dimensional stones using feasibility of neural network models [Volume 10, Issue 4, 2019, Pages 1105-1119]

  • Dimension Stone Application of harmony search algorithm to evaluate performance of diamond wire saw [Volume 10, Issue 1, 2019, Pages 27-36]

  • Dip Fault orientation modeling of Sonda- Jherruck coalfield, Pakistan [Volume 10, Issue 2, 2019, Pages 305-313]

  • Dip Direction Fault orientation modeling of Sonda- Jherruck coalfield, Pakistan [Volume 10, Issue 2, 2019, Pages 305-313]

  • Discrete Element Method Discrete element modeling of explosion-induced fracture extension in jointed rock masses [Volume 10, Issue 1, 2019, Pages 125-138]

  • Discrete Fracture Network Discrete element modeling of explosion-induced fracture extension in jointed rock masses [Volume 10, Issue 1, 2019, Pages 125-138]

  • Dissolution Studying ilmenite dissolution using mechanical activation method [Volume 10, Issue 3, 2019, Pages 763-776]

  • D-optimal experimental design Copper recovery from thickener overflow by electrocoagulation/flotation: optimization of response surface, modeling, and sludge study [Volume 10, Issue 4, 2019, Pages 1013-1029]

  • DPM DPM flow pattern of LHD in underground mines with different ventilation conditions [Volume 10, Issue 2, 2019, Pages 315-326]

  • Drilling Simulator Using an experimental drilling simulator to study operational parameters in drilled-cutting transport efficiency [Volume 10, Issue 2, 2019, Pages 417-428]

  • Dryer Increasing drying efficiency by modifying the design of feed chute of the Gol-e-Gohar pelletizing plant ball mill [Volume 10, Issue 1, 2019, Pages 213-221]

  • Ductile Failure New empirical failure criterion for shale [Volume 10, Issue 1, 2019, Pages 287-304]

  • Dynamic Fracturing Discrete element modeling of explosion-induced fracture extension in jointed rock masses [Volume 10, Issue 1, 2019, Pages 125-138]

  • Dynamic Slope Stability A comparison between effects of earthquake and blasting on stability of mine slopes: a case study of Chadormalu open-pit mine [Volume 10, Issue 1, 2019, Pages 223-240]

E

  • Earthquake A comparison between effects of earthquake and blasting on stability of mine slopes: a case study of Chadormalu open-pit mine [Volume 10, Issue 1, 2019, Pages 223-240]

  • EDS line profile analyses X-Ray mapping and the mineralogy pattern of nickel laterite ore: Bavanat, Fars, Iran [Volume 10, Issue 3, 2019, Pages 811-820]

  • Effect Factor A programming method to estimate proximate parameters of coal beds from well-logging data using a sequential solving of linear equation systems [Volume 10, Issue 3, 2019, Pages 633-647]

  • Electrical Chargeability Geostatistical and multi-fractal modeling of geological and geophysical characteristics in Ghalandar Skarn-Porphyry Cu Deposit, Iran [Volume 10, Issue 4, 2019, Pages 1061-1081]

  • Electrical resistivity Geostatistical and multi-fractal modeling of geological and geophysical characteristics in Ghalandar Skarn-Porphyry Cu Deposit, Iran [Volume 10, Issue 4, 2019, Pages 1061-1081]

  • Electrocoagulation/Flotation Copper recovery from thickener overflow by electrocoagulation/flotation: optimization of response surface, modeling, and sludge study [Volume 10, Issue 4, 2019, Pages 1013-1029]

  • Empirical criteria New empirical failure criterion for shale [Volume 10, Issue 1, 2019, Pages 287-304]

  • Empirical Equations Efficiency of seismic wave velocity and electrical resistivity in estimation of limestone rock mass quality indices (Q, Qsrm) (Case study: Asmari formation, SW Iran) [Volume 10, Issue 2, 2019, Pages 529-541]

  • Enrichment Factor Evaluation of stream sediment contamination by potentially toxic elements around mining and farming areas (SE Nigeria) [Volume 10, Issue 4, 2019, Pages 833-851]

  • Environment Calculating inter-sectoral carbon flows of a mining sector via hypothetical extraction method [Volume 10, Issue 4, 2019, Pages 853-867]

  • Environment Evaluation of background geochemical speciation of heavy metals in overburden topsoil of bituminous sand deposit area, Ondo state, Nigeria [Volume 10, Issue 4, 2019, Pages 869-882]

  • Esfordi Phosphate Concentrate Mechanical activation of phosphate concentrates to enhance dissolution efficiency of rare earth elements from a kinetic viewpoint [Volume 10, Issue 2, 2019, Pages 373-388]

F

  • Falling Location Increasing drying efficiency by modifying the design of feed chute of the Gol-e-Gohar pelletizing plant ball mill [Volume 10, Issue 1, 2019, Pages 213-221]

  • Fault Orientation Fault orientation modeling of Sonda- Jherruck coalfield, Pakistan [Volume 10, Issue 2, 2019, Pages 305-313]

  • Feed Chute Increasing drying efficiency by modifying the design of feed chute of the Gol-e-Gohar pelletizing plant ball mill [Volume 10, Issue 1, 2019, Pages 213-221]

  • Filter-Based Algorithms A comprehensive benchmark between two filter-based multiple-point simulation algorithms [Volume 10, Issue 1, 2019, Pages 139-149]

  • FILTERSIM Algorithm A comprehensive benchmark between two filter-based multiple-point simulation algorithms [Volume 10, Issue 1, 2019, Pages 139-149]

  • Finite Element Method A finite element model to simulate magnetic field distribution and laboratory studies in wet low-intensity magnetic separator [Volume 10, Issue 3, 2019, Pages 717-727]

  • Finite Element Method A numerical analysis of effect of segmental lining joints on tunnel support internal forces under seismic loading [Volume 10, Issue 4, 2019, Pages 979-999]

  • Finite Element Method Numerical analysis of slide-head-toppling failure [Volume 10, Issue 4, 2019, Pages 1001-1011]

  • Flotation Evaluation of effects of operating parameters on combustible material recovery in coking coal flotation process using artificial neural networks [Volume 10, Issue 2, 2019, Pages 429-440]

  • Flotation Influence of microwave treatment on surface roughness, hydrophobicity, and chemical composition of galena [Volume 10, Issue 3, 2019, Pages 787-797]

  • Fractal Characterization of rare earth elements by coupling multivariate analysis, factor analysis, and geostatistical simulation; case-study of Gazestan deposit, central Iran [Volume 10, Issue 4, 2019, Pages 929-945]

  • Freeze-Thaw Cycle Effect of freeze-thaw cycle on strength and rock strength parameters (A Lushan sandstone case study) [Volume 10, Issue 1, 2019, Pages 257-270]

  • Freeze-Thaw Cycle Effects of number of freeze-thaw cycles and freezing temperature on mode I and mode II fracture toughness of cement mortar [Volume 10, Issue 4, 2019, Pages 967-978]

  • Friction Angle Impact of gasoline contamination on mechanical behavior of sandy clay soil [Volume 10, Issue 2, 2019, Pages 389-399]

  • Froth Flotation Stage specialization for design and analysis of flotation circuits [Volume 10, Issue 1, 2019, Pages 37-47]

  • FT-IR Spectroscopy Potential of OM of Iranian peat and swamp and characterization of physico-chemical properties of organic soils [Volume 10, Issue 2, 2019, Pages 401-416]

  • Fuzzy Inference System Efficiency of seismic wave velocity and electrical resistivity in estimation of limestone rock mass quality indices (Q, Qsrm) (Case study: Asmari formation, SW Iran) [Volume 10, Issue 2, 2019, Pages 529-541]

G

  • Galena Influence of microwave treatment on surface roughness, hydrophobicity, and chemical composition of galena [Volume 10, Issue 3, 2019, Pages 787-797]

  • Game Theory Risk management in urban tunnels using methods of game theory and multi-criteria decision-making [Volume 10, Issue 3, 2019, Pages 597-611]

  • Gang Saw Performance evaluation of gang saw using hybrid ANFIS-DE and hybrid ANFIS-PSO algorithms [Volume 10, Issue 2, 2019, Pages 543-557]

  • Gap Statistics Discriminating copper geochemical anomalies and assessment of their reliability using a combination of sequential Gaussian simulation and gap statistic methods in Hararan area, Kerman, Iran [Volume 10, Issue 1, 2019, Pages 75-86]

  • Gasoline Impact of gasoline contamination on mechanical behavior of sandy clay soil [Volume 10, Issue 2, 2019, Pages 389-399]

  • Gazestan Deposit Characterization of rare earth elements by coupling multivariate analysis, factor analysis, and geostatistical simulation; case-study of Gazestan deposit, central Iran [Volume 10, Issue 4, 2019, Pages 929-945]

  • Gene expression programming Development of a GEP model to assess CERCHAR abrasivity index of rocks based on geomechanical properties [Volume 10, Issue 4, 2019, Pages 917-928]

  • Generalized Effective-Medium Theory of Induced Polarization Using a combination of genetic algorithm and particle swarm optimization algorithm for GEMTIP modeling of spectral-induced polarization data [Volume 10, Issue 2, 2019, Pages 493-505]

  • Genetic Algorithm Combining fuzzy RES with GA for predicting wear performance of circular diamond saw in hard rock cutting process [Volume 10, Issue 3, 2019, Pages 559-574]

  • Genetic Algorithm Using a combination of genetic algorithm and particle swarm optimization algorithm for GEMTIP modeling of spectral-induced polarization data [Volume 10, Issue 2, 2019, Pages 493-505]

  • Geoaccumulation index Evaluation of stream sediment contamination by potentially toxic elements around mining and farming areas (SE Nigeria) [Volume 10, Issue 4, 2019, Pages 833-851]

  • Geochemical Anomaly Identification of geochemical anomalies associated with Cu mineralization by applying spectrum-area multi-fractal and wavelet neural network methods in Shahr-e-Babak mining area, Kerman, Iran [Volume 10, Issue 1, 2019, Pages 49-73]

  • Geochemical Mapping Anomaly delineation of porphyry copper deposits of Hanza Region through geochemical data analyses and multispectral remote sensing [Volume 10, Issue 3, 2019, Pages 747-762]

  • Geochemical Mineralization Prospectivity Index Delineation of podiform-type chromite mineralization using geochemical mineralization prospectivity index and staged factor analysis in Balvard area (SE Iran) [Volume 10, Issue 3, 2019, Pages 705-715]

  • Geological Structure Fault orientation modeling of Sonda- Jherruck coalfield, Pakistan [Volume 10, Issue 2, 2019, Pages 305-313]

  • Geological structures Determination of unstable tectonic zones in C–North deposit, Sangan, NE Iran using GPR method: importance of structural geology [Volume 10, Issue 1, 2019, Pages 177-195]

  • Geophysical Method Efficiency of seismic wave velocity and electrical resistivity in estimation of limestone rock mass quality indices (Q, Qsrm) (Case study: Asmari formation, SW Iran) [Volume 10, Issue 2, 2019, Pages 529-541]

  • Geophysical Model Geostatistical estimation to delineate oxide and sulfide zones using geophysical data; a case study of Chahar Bakhshi vein-type gold deposit, NE Iran [Volume 10, Issue 3, 2019, Pages 679-694]

  • Geostatistical Simulation A comprehensive benchmark between two filter-based multiple-point simulation algorithms [Volume 10, Issue 1, 2019, Pages 139-149]

  • Geostatistical Simulation Assessment of an ore body internal dilution based on multivariate geostatistical simulation using exploratory drill hole data [Volume 10, Issue 1, 2019, Pages 271-286]

  • Geostatistical Simulation Characterization of rare earth elements by coupling multivariate analysis, factor analysis, and geostatistical simulation; case-study of Gazestan deposit, central Iran [Volume 10, Issue 4, 2019, Pages 929-945]

  • Geostatistics Fuzzy tonnage-average grade model based on extension principle [Volume 10, Issue 3, 2019, Pages 659-666]

  • Geostatistics Geostatistical and multi-fractal modeling of geological and geophysical characteristics in Ghalandar Skarn-Porphyry Cu Deposit, Iran [Volume 10, Issue 4, 2019, Pages 1061-1081]

  • Gohar Zamin Iron Ore Mine Assessment of an ore body internal dilution based on multivariate geostatistical simulation using exploratory drill hole data [Volume 10, Issue 1, 2019, Pages 271-286]

  • Gravity Data Automatic estimation of regularization parameter by active constraint balancing method for 3D inversion of gravity data [Volume 10, Issue 2, 2019, Pages 357-364]

  • Ground Penetrating Radar (GPR) Determination of unstable tectonic zones in C–North deposit, Sangan, NE Iran using GPR method: importance of structural geology [Volume 10, Issue 1, 2019, Pages 177-195]

  • Ground Penetration Radar Processing a multifold ground penetration radar data using common-diffraction-surface stack method [Volume 10, Issue 3, 2019, Pages 777-785]

  • Ground Reaction Curve Study of convergence confinement method curves considering pore-pressure effect [Volume 10, Issue 2, 2019, Pages 479-492]

  • Group Method of Data Handling Performance evaluation of chain saw machines for dimensional stones using feasibility of neural network models [Volume 10, Issue 4, 2019, Pages 1105-1119]

H

  • Hararan District Discriminating copper geochemical anomalies and assessment of their reliability using a combination of sequential Gaussian simulation and gap statistic methods in Hararan area, Kerman, Iran [Volume 10, Issue 1, 2019, Pages 75-86]

  • Harmony Search Algorithm Application of harmony search algorithm to evaluate performance of diamond wire saw [Volume 10, Issue 1, 2019, Pages 27-36]

  • Histosols Potential of OM of Iranian peat and swamp and characterization of physico-chemical properties of organic soils [Volume 10, Issue 2, 2019, Pages 401-416]

  • Holguin Ore Deposit Automatic estimation of regularization parameter by active constraint balancing method for 3D inversion of gravity data [Volume 10, Issue 2, 2019, Pages 357-364]

  • Horizontal Directional Drilling Bayesian prediction of rotational torque to operate horizontal drilling [Volume 10, Issue 2, 2019, Pages 507-515]

  • Hydraulic Fracturing Propagation Hydraulic fracture propagation: analytical solutions versus Lattice simulations [Volume 10, Issue 2, 2019, Pages 451-464]

  • Hypothetical extraction model Calculating inter-sectoral carbon flows of a mining sector via hypothetical extraction method [Volume 10, Issue 4, 2019, Pages 853-867]

I

  • Ilmenite Studying ilmenite dissolution using mechanical activation method [Volume 10, Issue 3, 2019, Pages 763-776]

  • Imperialist Competitive Algorithm A comparative study of two meta-heuristic algorithms in optimizing cost of reinforced concrete segmental lining [Volume 10, Issue 1, 2019, Pages 95-112]

  • Initial Settled Density Clay sedimentation and consolidation behaviour in tailing storage facilities over mine lifetime [Volume 10, Issue 1, 2019, Pages 113-124]

  • Input-output model Calculating inter-sectoral carbon flows of a mining sector via hypothetical extraction method [Volume 10, Issue 4, 2019, Pages 853-867]

  • Interface friction A numerical analysis of effect of segmental lining joints on tunnel support internal forces under seismic loading [Volume 10, Issue 4, 2019, Pages 979-999]

  • Internal Dilution Assessment of an ore body internal dilution based on multivariate geostatistical simulation using exploratory drill hole data [Volume 10, Issue 1, 2019, Pages 271-286]

  • Internal Forces Effect of segmental joint stiffness on tunnel lining internal forces under static conditions [Volume 10, Issue 4, 2019, Pages 1031-1043]

  • Inverse Problem Automatic estimation of regularization parameter by active constraint balancing method for 3D inversion of gravity data [Volume 10, Issue 2, 2019, Pages 357-364]

  • Iron ore tailing Reprocessing of Sangan iron ore tailings by flotation [Volume 10, Issue 3, 2019, Pages 729-745]

K

  • Karstification Efficiency of seismic wave velocity and electrical resistivity in estimation of limestone rock mass quality indices (Q, Qsrm) (Case study: Asmari formation, SW Iran) [Volume 10, Issue 2, 2019, Pages 529-541]

  • Kernel Determination of optimal bandwidth in upscaling process of reservoir data using kernel function bandwidth [Volume 10, Issue 3, 2019, Pages 613-621]

  • Kinetics Leaching of gold ores with high cyanicides: a physico-chemical modeling approach [Volume 10, Issue 1, 2019, Pages 87-94]

  • KMPCDEM© Increasing drying efficiency by modifying the design of feed chute of the Gol-e-Gohar pelletizing plant ball mill [Volume 10, Issue 1, 2019, Pages 213-221]

  • Kriging Ant colony algorithm as a high-performance method in resource estimation using LVA field; A case study: Choghart Iron ore deposit [Volume 10, Issue 3, 2019, Pages 667-678]

L

  • Large Blocks Effect of large blocks position on stability analysis of block-in-matrix slopes [Volume 10, Issue 2, 2019, Pages 465-477]

  • Laterites X-Ray mapping and the mineralogy pattern of nickel laterite ore: Bavanat, Fars, Iran [Volume 10, Issue 3, 2019, Pages 811-820]

  • Lattice Hydraulic fracture propagation: analytical solutions versus Lattice simulations [Volume 10, Issue 2, 2019, Pages 451-464]

  • Leaching Leaching of gold ores with high cyanicides: a physico-chemical modeling approach [Volume 10, Issue 1, 2019, Pages 87-94]

  • Leaching Mechanical activation of phosphate concentrates to enhance dissolution efficiency of rare earth elements from a kinetic viewpoint [Volume 10, Issue 2, 2019, Pages 373-388]

  • Lead Flotation Plant Stage specialization for design and analysis of flotation circuits [Volume 10, Issue 1, 2019, Pages 37-47]

  • Liberation Leaching of gold ores with high cyanicides: a physico-chemical modeling approach [Volume 10, Issue 1, 2019, Pages 87-94]

  • Liner Life Changing sag mill liners type from Hi-Low to Hi-Hi at Sarcheshmeh copper complex based on physical and numerical modeling [Volume 10, Issue 2, 2019, Pages 365-372]

  • Locally Varying Anisotropy Ant colony algorithm as a high-performance method in resource estimation using LVA field; A case study: Choghart Iron ore deposit [Volume 10, Issue 3, 2019, Pages 667-678]

  • Longitudinal Deformation Profile Study of convergence confinement method curves considering pore-pressure effect [Volume 10, Issue 2, 2019, Pages 479-492]

  • Longwall Top Coal Caving (LTCC) Analysis of a possible root cause and mechanism for Soma mine disaster [Volume 10, Issue 1, 2019, Pages 1-26]

  • Low-Grade Iron Ore Beneficiation of a low-grade iron ore by combination of wet low-intensity magnetic separation and reverse flotation methods [Volume 10, Issue 1, 2019, Pages 197-212]

M

  • Magnetic Separation A finite element model to simulate magnetic field distribution and laboratory studies in wet low-intensity magnetic separator [Volume 10, Issue 3, 2019, Pages 717-727]

  • Magnetic susceptibility Geostatistical and multi-fractal modeling of geological and geophysical characteristics in Ghalandar Skarn-Porphyry Cu Deposit, Iran [Volume 10, Issue 4, 2019, Pages 1061-1081]

  • Magnetite Ore Vanadium extraction from a magnetite ore using alkaline roasting and acid leaching processes: optimization of parameters by response surface methodology [Volume 10, Issue 1, 2019, Pages 241-255]

  • Maintainability Analysis of reliability and maintainability for multiple repairable units (Case study: Sungun copper mine) [Volume 10, Issue 4, 2019, Pages 1045-1059]

  • Masjed-Daghi Copper Deposit Application of fractal modeling to delineate alteration zones and lithological units in Masjed-Daghi Cu-Au porphyry deposit, NW Iran [Volume 10, Issue 2, 2019, Pages 339-356]

  • Masjed-Daghi porphyry copper deposit Delineation of alteration zones based on artificial neural networks and concentration-volume fractal methods in the hypogene zone of porphyry copper-gold deposit, Masjed-Daghi, East Azerbaijan Province, Iran [Volume 10, Issue 4, 2019, Pages 883-901]

  • Material Extraction Experimental study on appropriate location of river material mining pits regarding extraction and utilization [Volume 10, Issue 1, 2019, Pages 163-175]

  • Maximum Energy Consumption (MEC) Performance evaluation of gang saw using hybrid ANFIS-DE and hybrid ANFIS-PSO algorithms [Volume 10, Issue 2, 2019, Pages 543-557]

  • McCabe-Thiele Diagram Solvent extraction and stripping of zinc from synthetic chloride solution in presence of manganese and cadmium as impurities [Volume 10, Issue 4, 2019, Pages 1083-1093]

  • Mechanical Activation Mechanical activation of phosphate concentrates to enhance dissolution efficiency of rare earth elements from a kinetic viewpoint [Volume 10, Issue 2, 2019, Pages 373-388]

  • Mechanical Activation Studying ilmenite dissolution using mechanical activation method [Volume 10, Issue 3, 2019, Pages 763-776]

  • Median Absolute Deviation method Anomaly delineation of porphyry copper deposits of Hanza Region through geochemical data analyses and multispectral remote sensing [Volume 10, Issue 3, 2019, Pages 747-762]

  • Meta-Heuristic Optimization A comparative study of two meta-heuristic algorithms in optimizing cost of reinforced concrete segmental lining [Volume 10, Issue 1, 2019, Pages 95-112]

  • Metal Bio-Accumulation Metal(loid) uptake of Sonchus oleraceus grown around Cheshmeh-Konan copper deposit, NW Iran [Volume 10, Issue 2, 2019, Pages 517-528]

  • Methylene blue dye Pre-treatment of toxic element and cationic dye onto natural biomass: characterization and optimization [Volume 10, Issue 3, 2019, Pages 649-658]

  • Microwave Radiation Influence of microwave treatment on surface roughness, hydrophobicity, and chemical composition of galena [Volume 10, Issue 3, 2019, Pages 787-797]

  • Miduk Porphyry Copper Deposit Delineation of alteration zones based on kriging, artificial neural networks, and concentration–volume fractal modelings in hypogene zone of Miduk porphyry copper deposit, SE Iran [Volume 10, Issue 3, 2019, Pages 575-595]

  • Migration Velocity Experimental study on appropriate location of river material mining pits regarding extraction and utilization [Volume 10, Issue 1, 2019, Pages 163-175]

  • Mineable Block Use of a mixed integer programming model to achieve an optimum size of blast block in open-pit mining with regard to size of mineable block using fuzzy logic approach [Volume 10, Issue 4, 2019, Pages 1095-1104]

  • Mine Fire Analysis of a possible root cause and mechanism for Soma mine disaster [Volume 10, Issue 1, 2019, Pages 1-26]

  • Mineralogy Potential of OM of Iranian peat and swamp and characterization of physico-chemical properties of organic soils [Volume 10, Issue 2, 2019, Pages 401-416]

  • Mineralogy X-Ray mapping and the mineralogy pattern of nickel laterite ore: Bavanat, Fars, Iran [Volume 10, Issue 3, 2019, Pages 811-820]

  • Minimum/Maximum Auto-Correlation Factors Assessment of an ore body internal dilution based on multivariate geostatistical simulation using exploratory drill hole data [Volume 10, Issue 1, 2019, Pages 271-286]

  • Mining and Quarrying Calculating inter-sectoral carbon flows of a mining sector via hypothetical extraction method [Volume 10, Issue 4, 2019, Pages 853-867]

  • Mining industry Copper recovery from thickener overflow by electrocoagulation/flotation: optimization of response surface, modeling, and sludge study [Volume 10, Issue 4, 2019, Pages 1013-1029]

  • Mining Pit Experimental study on appropriate location of river material mining pits regarding extraction and utilization [Volume 10, Issue 1, 2019, Pages 163-175]

  • Modelling Modelling and optimization of digestion efficiency of bauxite in Bayer process: Iran Alumina company [Volume 10, Issue 3, 2019, Pages 799-809]

  • Multi-Criteria Decision Macking Risk management in urban tunnels using methods of game theory and multi-criteria decision-making [Volume 10, Issue 3, 2019, Pages 597-611]

  • Multi-Fractal Model Geostatistical and multi-fractal modeling of geological and geophysical characteristics in Ghalandar Skarn-Porphyry Cu Deposit, Iran [Volume 10, Issue 4, 2019, Pages 1061-1081]

  • Multiple-Point Simulation A comprehensive benchmark between two filter-based multiple-point simulation algorithms [Volume 10, Issue 1, 2019, Pages 139-149]

  • Multiple Repairable units Analysis of reliability and maintainability for multiple repairable units (Case study: Sungun copper mine) [Volume 10, Issue 4, 2019, Pages 1045-1059]

N

  • Natural depression Reprocessing of Sangan iron ore tailings by flotation [Volume 10, Issue 3, 2019, Pages 729-745]

  • Network Application of cut set method to reliability evaluation of mine ventilation networks [Volume 10, Issue 4, 2019, Pages 947-966]

  • Nickel X-Ray mapping and the mineralogy pattern of nickel laterite ore: Bavanat, Fars, Iran [Volume 10, Issue 3, 2019, Pages 811-820]

  • Ni(II) ions Pre-treatment of toxic element and cationic dye onto natural biomass: characterization and optimization [Volume 10, Issue 3, 2019, Pages 649-658]

  • Non-Linear Regression Application of non-linear regression and soft computing techniques for modeling process of pollutant adsorption from industrial wastewaters [Volume 10, Issue 2, 2019, Pages 327-337]

  • Numerical Analysis Effect of segmental joint stiffness on tunnel lining internal forces under static conditions [Volume 10, Issue 4, 2019, Pages 1031-1043]

  • Numerical Modeling Effect of large blocks position on stability analysis of block-in-matrix slopes [Volume 10, Issue 2, 2019, Pages 465-477]

  • Numerical Modeling Numerical analysis of slide-head-toppling failure [Volume 10, Issue 4, 2019, Pages 1001-1011]

  • Numerical Modelling A comparison between effects of earthquake and blasting on stability of mine slopes: a case study of Chadormalu open-pit mine [Volume 10, Issue 1, 2019, Pages 223-240]

  • Numerical Simulations Hydraulic fracture propagation: analytical solutions versus Lattice simulations [Volume 10, Issue 2, 2019, Pages 451-464]

O

  • Open-Pit Mine Use of a mixed integer programming model to achieve an optimum size of blast block in open-pit mining with regard to size of mineable block using fuzzy logic approach [Volume 10, Issue 4, 2019, Pages 1095-1104]

  • Operational Parameters Using an experimental drilling simulator to study operational parameters in drilled-cutting transport efficiency [Volume 10, Issue 2, 2019, Pages 417-428]

  • Optimization Vanadium extraction from a magnetite ore using alkaline roasting and acid leaching processes: optimization of parameters by response surface methodology [Volume 10, Issue 1, 2019, Pages 241-255]

  • Optimization Modelling and optimization of digestion efficiency of bauxite in Bayer process: Iran Alumina company [Volume 10, Issue 3, 2019, Pages 799-809]

  • Optimization Application of simulated annealing for optimization of blasting costs due to air overpressure constraints in open-pit mines [Volume 10, Issue 4, 2019, Pages 903-916]

  • Optimization Copper recovery from thickener overflow by electrocoagulation/flotation: optimization of response surface, modeling, and sludge study [Volume 10, Issue 4, 2019, Pages 1013-1029]

  • Optimization Determining optimal distance from outlet of auxiliary forcing ventilation system to development of heading in underground mines [Volume 10, Issue 4, 2019, Pages 821-832]

  • Optimization Use of a mixed integer programming model to achieve an optimum size of blast block in open-pit mining with regard to size of mineable block using fuzzy logic approach [Volume 10, Issue 4, 2019, Pages 1095-1104]

  • Optimum threshold Determination of optimal bandwidth in upscaling process of reservoir data using kernel function bandwidth [Volume 10, Issue 3, 2019, Pages 613-621]

  • Ordinary Kriging Application of fractal modeling to delineate alteration zones and lithological units in Masjed-Daghi Cu-Au porphyry deposit, NW Iran [Volume 10, Issue 2, 2019, Pages 339-356]

  • Ordinary Kriging Geostatistical estimation to delineate oxide and sulfide zones using geophysical data; a case study of Chahar Bakhshi vein-type gold deposit, NE Iran [Volume 10, Issue 3, 2019, Pages 679-694]

  • Ordinary Kriging Delineation of alteration zones based on artificial neural networks and concentration-volume fractal methods in the hypogene zone of porphyry copper-gold deposit, Masjed-Daghi, East Azerbaijan Province, Iran [Volume 10, Issue 4, 2019, Pages 883-901]

  • Ordinary Kriging (OK) Delineation of alteration zones based on kriging, artificial neural networks, and concentration–volume fractal modelings in hypogene zone of Miduk porphyry copper deposit, SE Iran [Volume 10, Issue 3, 2019, Pages 575-595]

  • Organic Soil Potential of OM of Iranian peat and swamp and characterization of physico-chemical properties of organic soils [Volume 10, Issue 2, 2019, Pages 401-416]

  • Overburden Topsoil Evaluation of background geochemical speciation of heavy metals in overburden topsoil of bituminous sand deposit area, Ondo state, Nigeria [Volume 10, Issue 4, 2019, Pages 869-882]

  • Oxide and Sulfide Zones Geostatistical estimation to delineate oxide and sulfide zones using geophysical data; a case study of Chahar Bakhshi vein-type gold deposit, NE Iran [Volume 10, Issue 3, 2019, Pages 679-694]

P

  • Particle Swarm Optimization A comparative study of two meta-heuristic algorithms in optimizing cost of reinforced concrete segmental lining [Volume 10, Issue 1, 2019, Pages 95-112]

  • Particle Swarm Optimization Using a combination of genetic algorithm and particle swarm optimization algorithm for GEMTIP modeling of spectral-induced polarization data [Volume 10, Issue 2, 2019, Pages 493-505]

  • Pattern Recognition Detection of Mo geochemical anomaly in depth using a new scenario based on spectrum–area fractal analysis [Volume 10, Issue 3, 2019, Pages 695-704]

  • Peatland Potential of OM of Iranian peat and swamp and characterization of physico-chemical properties of organic soils [Volume 10, Issue 2, 2019, Pages 401-416]

  • Pelletizing Plant Increasing drying efficiency by modifying the design of feed chute of the Gol-e-Gohar pelletizing plant ball mill [Volume 10, Issue 1, 2019, Pages 213-221]

  • Physical Modeling Effect of large blocks position on stability analysis of block-in-matrix slopes [Volume 10, Issue 2, 2019, Pages 465-477]

  • Podiform-type chromite Delineation of podiform-type chromite mineralization using geochemical mineralization prospectivity index and staged factor analysis in Balvard area (SE Iran) [Volume 10, Issue 3, 2019, Pages 705-715]

  • Pollution Indices Metal(loid) uptake of Sonchus oleraceus grown around Cheshmeh-Konan copper deposit, NW Iran [Volume 10, Issue 2, 2019, Pages 517-528]

  • Porphyry Copper Deposits Anomaly delineation of porphyry copper deposits of Hanza Region through geochemical data analyses and multispectral remote sensing [Volume 10, Issue 3, 2019, Pages 747-762]

  • Potential ecological risk Evaluation of stream sediment contamination by potentially toxic elements around mining and farming areas (SE Nigeria) [Volume 10, Issue 4, 2019, Pages 833-851]

  • Potentially toxic elements Evaluation of stream sediment contamination by potentially toxic elements around mining and farming areas (SE Nigeria) [Volume 10, Issue 4, 2019, Pages 833-851]

  • Power Spectrum–Area Fractal Analysis Detection of Mo geochemical anomaly in depth using a new scenario based on spectrum–area fractal analysis [Volume 10, Issue 3, 2019, Pages 695-704]

  • Prediction Bayesian prediction of rotational torque to operate horizontal drilling [Volume 10, Issue 2, 2019, Pages 507-515]

  • Primary and Secondary Concentrations Stage specialization for design and analysis of flotation circuits [Volume 10, Issue 1, 2019, Pages 37-47]

  • Principal Component Analysis Detection of Mo geochemical anomaly in depth using a new scenario based on spectrum–area fractal analysis [Volume 10, Issue 3, 2019, Pages 695-704]

  • Production Rate Performance evaluation of chain saw machines for dimensional stones using feasibility of neural network models [Volume 10, Issue 4, 2019, Pages 1105-1119]

  • Proximate Parameters A programming method to estimate proximate parameters of coal beds from well-logging data using a sequential solving of linear equation systems [Volume 10, Issue 3, 2019, Pages 633-647]

R

  • Rare Earth Elements Mechanical activation of phosphate concentrates to enhance dissolution efficiency of rare earth elements from a kinetic viewpoint [Volume 10, Issue 2, 2019, Pages 373-388]

  • Rare Earth Elements Characterization of rare earth elements by coupling multivariate analysis, factor analysis, and geostatistical simulation; case-study of Gazestan deposit, central Iran [Volume 10, Issue 4, 2019, Pages 929-945]

  • Regularization Parameter Automatic estimation of regularization parameter by active constraint balancing method for 3D inversion of gravity data [Volume 10, Issue 2, 2019, Pages 357-364]

  • Reliability Discriminating copper geochemical anomalies and assessment of their reliability using a combination of sequential Gaussian simulation and gap statistic methods in Hararan area, Kerman, Iran [Volume 10, Issue 1, 2019, Pages 75-86]

  • Reliability Application of cut set method to reliability evaluation of mine ventilation networks [Volume 10, Issue 4, 2019, Pages 947-966]

  • Reliability Analysis of reliability and maintainability for multiple repairable units (Case study: Sungun copper mine) [Volume 10, Issue 4, 2019, Pages 1045-1059]

  • Resistivity Determination of unstable tectonic zones in C–North deposit, Sangan, NE Iran using GPR method: importance of structural geology [Volume 10, Issue 1, 2019, Pages 177-195]

  • Resource Estimation Ant colony algorithm as a high-performance method in resource estimation using LVA field; A case study: Choghart Iron ore deposit [Volume 10, Issue 3, 2019, Pages 667-678]

  • Reverse Flotation Beneficiation of a low-grade iron ore by combination of wet low-intensity magnetic separation and reverse flotation methods [Volume 10, Issue 1, 2019, Pages 197-212]

  • Reverse Flotation Reprocessing of Sangan iron ore tailings by flotation [Volume 10, Issue 3, 2019, Pages 729-745]

  • Risk Risk management in urban tunnels using methods of game theory and multi-criteria decision-making [Volume 10, Issue 3, 2019, Pages 597-611]

  • Rock Abrasivity Index Development of a GEP model to assess CERCHAR abrasivity index of rocks based on geomechanical properties [Volume 10, Issue 4, 2019, Pages 917-928]

  • Rock Mass Explosion Discrete element modeling of explosion-induced fracture extension in jointed rock masses [Volume 10, Issue 1, 2019, Pages 125-138]

  • Rock Slopes Numerical analysis of slide-head-toppling failure [Volume 10, Issue 4, 2019, Pages 1001-1011]

  • Rock strength New empirical failure criterion for shale [Volume 10, Issue 1, 2019, Pages 287-304]

  • Rotational Torque Bayesian prediction of rotational torque to operate horizontal drilling [Volume 10, Issue 2, 2019, Pages 507-515]

S

  • SAG Mill Changing sag mill liners type from Hi-Low to Hi-Hi at Sarcheshmeh copper complex based on physical and numerical modeling [Volume 10, Issue 2, 2019, Pages 365-372]

  • Sandstone Effect of freeze-thaw cycle on strength and rock strength parameters (A Lushan sandstone case study) [Volume 10, Issue 1, 2019, Pages 257-270]

  • Sangan Determination of unstable tectonic zones in C–North deposit, Sangan, NE Iran using GPR method: importance of structural geology [Volume 10, Issue 1, 2019, Pages 177-195]

  • Sarcheshmeh Changing sag mill liners type from Hi-Low to Hi-Hi at Sarcheshmeh copper complex based on physical and numerical modeling [Volume 10, Issue 2, 2019, Pages 365-372]

  • Sedimentary Rock Mass Quality Index Efficiency of seismic wave velocity and electrical resistivity in estimation of limestone rock mass quality indices (Q, Qsrm) (Case study: Asmari formation, SW Iran) [Volume 10, Issue 2, 2019, Pages 529-541]

  • Sediment Transport Experimental study on appropriate location of river material mining pits regarding extraction and utilization [Volume 10, Issue 1, 2019, Pages 163-175]

  • Segmental Lining A comparative study of two meta-heuristic algorithms in optimizing cost of reinforced concrete segmental lining [Volume 10, Issue 1, 2019, Pages 95-112]

  • Segmental Lining Effect of segmental joint stiffness on tunnel lining internal forces under static conditions [Volume 10, Issue 4, 2019, Pages 1031-1043]

  • Segmental lining joint A numerical analysis of effect of segmental lining joints on tunnel support internal forces under seismic loading [Volume 10, Issue 4, 2019, Pages 979-999]

  • Seismic design A numerical analysis of effect of segmental lining joints on tunnel support internal forces under seismic loading [Volume 10, Issue 4, 2019, Pages 979-999]

  • Seismic Hazard Analysis A comparison between effects of earthquake and blasting on stability of mine slopes: a case study of Chadormalu open-pit mine [Volume 10, Issue 1, 2019, Pages 223-240]

  • Separation Efficiency Use of density tracers in evaluating performance of Tri-Flo circuits Case study: Tabas (Iran) coal preparation plant [Volume 10, Issue 2, 2019, Pages 441-450]

  • Sequential Extraction Potential of OM of Iranian peat and swamp and characterization of physico-chemical properties of organic soils [Volume 10, Issue 2, 2019, Pages 401-416]

  • Sequential Gaussian Simulation Discriminating copper geochemical anomalies and assessment of their reliability using a combination of sequential Gaussian simulation and gap statistic methods in Hararan area, Kerman, Iran [Volume 10, Issue 1, 2019, Pages 75-86]

  • Sequential Indicator Simulation Assessment of an ore body internal dilution based on multivariate geostatistical simulation using exploratory drill hole data [Volume 10, Issue 1, 2019, Pages 271-286]

  • Shahr-e-Babak Identification of geochemical anomalies associated with Cu mineralization by applying spectrum-area multi-fractal and wavelet neural network methods in Shahr-e-Babak mining area, Kerman, Iran [Volume 10, Issue 1, 2019, Pages 49-73]

  • Shrinkage Limit Density Clay sedimentation and consolidation behaviour in tailing storage facilities over mine lifetime [Volume 10, Issue 1, 2019, Pages 113-124]

  • Simple Kriging Application of fractal modeling to delineate alteration zones and lithological units in Masjed-Daghi Cu-Au porphyry deposit, NW Iran [Volume 10, Issue 2, 2019, Pages 339-356]

  • Simulated annealing Application of simulated annealing for optimization of blasting costs due to air overpressure constraints in open-pit mines [Volume 10, Issue 4, 2019, Pages 903-916]

  • Simulation Combined DEM and SPH simulation of ball milling [Volume 10, Issue 1, 2019, Pages 151-161]

  • Slide-Head-Toppling Numerical analysis of slide-head-toppling failure [Volume 10, Issue 4, 2019, Pages 1001-1011]

  • Solvent extraction and stripping Solvent extraction and stripping of zinc from synthetic chloride solution in presence of manganese and cadmium as impurities [Volume 10, Issue 4, 2019, Pages 1083-1093]

  • Soma Mine Analysis of a possible root cause and mechanism for Soma mine disaster [Volume 10, Issue 1, 2019, Pages 1-26]

  • Sonchus Oleraceus L Metal(loid) uptake of Sonchus oleraceus grown around Cheshmeh-Konan copper deposit, NW Iran [Volume 10, Issue 2, 2019, Pages 517-528]

  • Sorption Evaluation of background geochemical speciation of heavy metals in overburden topsoil of bituminous sand deposit area, Ondo state, Nigeria [Volume 10, Issue 4, 2019, Pages 869-882]

  • Specialization Stage specialization for design and analysis of flotation circuits [Volume 10, Issue 1, 2019, Pages 37-47]

  • Speciation Leaching of gold ores with high cyanicides: a physico-chemical modeling approach [Volume 10, Issue 1, 2019, Pages 87-94]

  • Speciation Evaluation of background geochemical speciation of heavy metals in overburden topsoil of bituminous sand deposit area, Ondo state, Nigeria [Volume 10, Issue 4, 2019, Pages 869-882]

  • Spectral-Induced Polarization Using a combination of genetic algorithm and particle swarm optimization algorithm for GEMTIP modeling of spectral-induced polarization data [Volume 10, Issue 2, 2019, Pages 493-505]

  • Spectrum-Area Multi-Fractal Model Identification of geochemical anomalies associated with Cu mineralization by applying spectrum-area multi-fractal and wavelet neural network methods in Shahr-e-Babak mining area, Kerman, Iran [Volume 10, Issue 1, 2019, Pages 49-73]

  • SPH Combined DEM and SPH simulation of ball milling [Volume 10, Issue 1, 2019, Pages 151-161]

  • SSE differential Determination of optimal bandwidth in upscaling process of reservoir data using kernel function bandwidth [Volume 10, Issue 3, 2019, Pages 613-621]

  • Stabilizer Using an experimental drilling simulator to study operational parameters in drilled-cutting transport efficiency [Volume 10, Issue 2, 2019, Pages 417-428]

  • Staged Factor Analysis Delineation of podiform-type chromite mineralization using geochemical mineralization prospectivity index and staged factor analysis in Balvard area (SE Iran) [Volume 10, Issue 3, 2019, Pages 705-715]

  • Staged Factor Analysis Characterization of rare earth elements by coupling multivariate analysis, factor analysis, and geostatistical simulation; case-study of Gazestan deposit, central Iran [Volume 10, Issue 4, 2019, Pages 929-945]

  • Strain Softening Behavior Study of convergence confinement method curves considering pore-pressure effect [Volume 10, Issue 2, 2019, Pages 479-492]

  • Strata Control Analysis of a possible root cause and mechanism for Soma mine disaster [Volume 10, Issue 1, 2019, Pages 1-26]

  • Stream sediment Evaluation of stream sediment contamination by potentially toxic elements around mining and farming areas (SE Nigeria) [Volume 10, Issue 4, 2019, Pages 833-851]

  • Strength Parameters Effect of freeze-thaw cycle on strength and rock strength parameters (A Lushan sandstone case study) [Volume 10, Issue 1, 2019, Pages 257-270]

  • Subsidence Analysis of a possible root cause and mechanism for Soma mine disaster [Volume 10, Issue 1, 2019, Pages 1-26]

  • Sungun Copper Mine Analysis of reliability and maintainability for multiple repairable units (Case study: Sungun copper mine) [Volume 10, Issue 4, 2019, Pages 1045-1059]

  • Surface roughness Influence of microwave treatment on surface roughness, hydrophobicity, and chemical composition of galena [Volume 10, Issue 3, 2019, Pages 787-797]

  • Surface Wettability Influence of microwave treatment on surface roughness, hydrophobicity, and chemical composition of galena [Volume 10, Issue 3, 2019, Pages 787-797]

  • System of Equations A programming method to estimate proximate parameters of coal beds from well-logging data using a sequential solving of linear equation systems [Volume 10, Issue 3, 2019, Pages 633-647]

T

  • Tailing Storage Facility Clay sedimentation and consolidation behaviour in tailing storage facilities over mine lifetime [Volume 10, Issue 1, 2019, Pages 113-124]

  • Threshold Discriminating copper geochemical anomalies and assessment of their reliability using a combination of sequential Gaussian simulation and gap statistic methods in Hararan area, Kerman, Iran [Volume 10, Issue 1, 2019, Pages 75-86]

  • TOPSIS Risk management in urban tunnels using methods of game theory and multi-criteria decision-making [Volume 10, Issue 3, 2019, Pages 597-611]

  • Triaxial Compressive Strength Effect of freeze-thaw cycle on strength and rock strength parameters (A Lushan sandstone case study) [Volume 10, Issue 1, 2019, Pages 257-270]

  • Tri-Flo Use of density tracers in evaluating performance of Tri-Flo circuits Case study: Tabas (Iran) coal preparation plant [Volume 10, Issue 2, 2019, Pages 441-450]

  • Tunnel Boring machine A comparative study of two meta-heuristic algorithms in optimizing cost of reinforced concrete segmental lining [Volume 10, Issue 1, 2019, Pages 95-112]

  • Tunnel Boring machine Airflow inside tunnel boring machine: A numerical study and an experimental verification [Volume 10, Issue 3, 2019, Pages 623-632]

  • Tunnel support systems A numerical analysis of effect of segmental lining joints on tunnel support internal forces under seismic loading [Volume 10, Issue 4, 2019, Pages 979-999]

U

  • Uncertainty Fuzzy tonnage-average grade model based on extension principle [Volume 10, Issue 3, 2019, Pages 659-666]

  • Uncertainty Fractal-wavelet-fusion-based re-ranking of joint roughness coefficients [Volume 10, Issue 4, 2019, Pages 1121-1133]

  • Uncertainty modeling Characterization of rare earth elements by coupling multivariate analysis, factor analysis, and geostatistical simulation; case-study of Gazestan deposit, central Iran [Volume 10, Issue 4, 2019, Pages 929-945]

  • Underground Mines Determining optimal distance from outlet of auxiliary forcing ventilation system to development of heading in underground mines [Volume 10, Issue 4, 2019, Pages 821-832]

  • Upgradation Reprocessing of Sangan iron ore tailings by flotation [Volume 10, Issue 3, 2019, Pages 729-745]

  • Upgrading Beneficiation of a low-grade iron ore by combination of wet low-intensity magnetic separation and reverse flotation methods [Volume 10, Issue 1, 2019, Pages 197-212]

  • Upscaling Determination of optimal bandwidth in upscaling process of reservoir data using kernel function bandwidth [Volume 10, Issue 3, 2019, Pages 613-621]

V

  • Vanadium Vanadium extraction from a magnetite ore using alkaline roasting and acid leaching processes: optimization of parameters by response surface methodology [Volume 10, Issue 1, 2019, Pages 241-255]

  • Vein-Type Gold Deposit Geostatistical estimation to delineate oxide and sulfide zones using geophysical data; a case study of Chahar Bakhshi vein-type gold deposit, NE Iran [Volume 10, Issue 3, 2019, Pages 679-694]

  • Ventilation Airflow inside tunnel boring machine: A numerical study and an experimental verification [Volume 10, Issue 3, 2019, Pages 623-632]

  • Ventilation Application of cut set method to reliability evaluation of mine ventilation networks [Volume 10, Issue 4, 2019, Pages 947-966]

W

  • Wastewater Application of non-linear regression and soft computing techniques for modeling process of pollutant adsorption from industrial wastewaters [Volume 10, Issue 2, 2019, Pages 327-337]

  • Water Study of convergence confinement method curves considering pore-pressure effect [Volume 10, Issue 2, 2019, Pages 479-492]

  • Wavelet Neural Network Identification of geochemical anomalies associated with Cu mineralization by applying spectrum-area multi-fractal and wavelet neural network methods in Shahr-e-Babak mining area, Kerman, Iran [Volume 10, Issue 1, 2019, Pages 49-73]

  • Wear Profiles Changing sag mill liners type from Hi-Low to Hi-Hi at Sarcheshmeh copper complex based on physical and numerical modeling [Volume 10, Issue 2, 2019, Pages 365-372]

  • Wear Rate Application of harmony search algorithm to evaluate performance of diamond wire saw [Volume 10, Issue 1, 2019, Pages 27-36]

  • Wellborn stability New empirical failure criterion for shale [Volume 10, Issue 1, 2019, Pages 287-304]

  • Well-Logging A programming method to estimate proximate parameters of coal beds from well-logging data using a sequential solving of linear equation systems [Volume 10, Issue 3, 2019, Pages 633-647]

  • Wet Low-Intensity Magnetic Separation Beneficiation of a low-grade iron ore by combination of wet low-intensity magnetic separation and reverse flotation methods [Volume 10, Issue 1, 2019, Pages 197-212]

Y

  • Yield Use of density tracers in evaluating performance of Tri-Flo circuits Case study: Tabas (Iran) coal preparation plant [Volume 10, Issue 2, 2019, Pages 441-450]

Z

  • Zn-Mn-Cd ions Solvent extraction and stripping of zinc from synthetic chloride solution in presence of manganese and cadmium as impurities [Volume 10, Issue 4, 2019, Pages 1083-1093]