Volume 16 (2025)
Volume 15 (2024)
Volume 14 (2023)
Volume 13 (2022)
Volume 12 (2021)
Volume 11 (2020)
Volume 10 (2019)
Volume 9 (2018)
Volume 8 (2017)
Volume 7 (2016)
Volume 6 (2015)
Volume 5 (2014)
Volume 4 (2013)
Volume 3 (2012)
Volume 2 (2011)
Volume 1 (2010)

Identification of Geochemical Anomalies Using Fractal and LOLIMOT Neuro-Fuzzy modeling in Mial Area, Central Iran

M. Alipour Shahsavari; P. Afzal; A. Hekmatnejad

Volume 11, Issue 1 , January 2020, , Pages 99-117

https://doi.org/10.22044/jme.2019.8465.1727

Abstract
  The Urumieh-Dokhtar Magmatic Arc (UDMA) is recognized as an important porphyry, disseminated, vein-type and polymetallic mineralization arc. The aim of this study is to identify and subsequently determine geochemical anomalies for exploration of Pb, Zn and Cu mineralization in Mial district situated ...  Read More

Developing a Conceptual Framework of Green Mining Strategy in Coal Mines: Integrating Socio-economic, Health, and Environmental Factors

F. Doulati Ardejani; S. Maghsoudy; M. Shahhosseini; B. Jodeiri Shokri; Sh. Doulati Ardejani; F. Shafaei; F. Amirkhani Shiraz; A. Rajaee

Volume 13, Issue 1 , January 2022, , Pages 101-115

https://doi.org/10.22044/jme.2022.11704.2161

Abstract
  Considering that mining has many environmental impacts from the exploration phase to production and finally closure, it is necessary to plan the activities so that the concept of green mining is realized in its true meaning. This means that mining is carried out in order to obtain the minerals that are ...  Read More

Rock Mechanics
Non-Structural Slope Stabilization Using Biopolymers

Manendra Singh; Moqin Mushtaq Zargar; Vivek Kumar Sharma; Ritu Raj Nath

Volume 16, Issue 1 , January 2025, , Pages 111-116

https://doi.org/10.22044/jme.2024.14596.2752

Abstract
  Non-structural slope stabilization techniques are gaining popularity for cost-affordability and environmental sustainability and are intended primarily to enhance the soil shear strength parameters. The present study evaluates the performance of three biopolymers: Guar Gum, Gellan Gum, and Xanthan Gum ...  Read More

Mine Economic and Management
Tourism Management with AI Integration for Mining Heritage: a Literature Review Approach

Aditi Nag; Smriti Mishra

Volume 15, Issue 1 , January 2024, , Pages 115-149

https://doi.org/10.22044/jme.2023.13473.2490

Abstract
  Integrating Artificial Intelligence (AI) into heritage tourism has opened new avenues for transforming visitors’ engagement with historical sites. This research paper delves into a novel paradigm, focusing on AI integration in inter- and intra-regional mining heritage site planning and design. ...  Read More

Estimating the deformation modulus of jointed rock mass under multilateral loading condition using analytical methods

M Ebadi; Saeed Karimi Nasab; H Jalalifar

Volume 2, Issue 2 , July and August 2011, , Pages 146-156

https://doi.org/10.22044/jme.2012.61

Abstract
  rnDetermination of rock mass deformation modulus is very important in different projects, especially in civil and mining engineering works. In-situ measurements such as dilatometer, plate load and flat jack methods may be applied to determine the deformation modulus. However, these methods are very expensive ...  Read More

A new chart-independent method for fast identification of control level of industrial processes using continuous data

H. Khoshdast; M. Mahmoodabadi

Volume 8, Issue 2 , March and April 2017, , Pages 203-213

https://doi.org/10.22044/jme.2016.663

Abstract
  A new method is developed for a fast identification of the stability situation of industrial processes. The proposed method includes two factor ratios of the control constants for the upper and lower control limits to process these constants. An indication ratio is then defined as the ratio of the maximum ...  Read More

Introducing Mesozoic siliciclastic-rich refractory sand levels based on geochemical and physical properties in Iran

M. Yazdi; A. Bahrami; Z. Alaminia; H. Jamali; M. A. Mackizadeh

Volume 9, Issue 2 , April 2018, , Pages 361-369

https://doi.org/10.22044/jme.2018.6245.1442

Abstract
  This research work introduces the Early Triassic, Late Triassic-Early Jurassic, and Early Cretaceous silica-rich sand levels at east and central Alborz, Kopeh-Dagh, and Central Iran, and compares them with the Permian silica-rich sand level in the Chirouk mine at east Iran. Ghoznavi and Gheshlaq loose ...  Read More

Mineral Processing
Mechanical activation of phosphate concentrates to enhance dissolution efficiency of rare earth elements from a kinetic viewpoint

H. Shadi Naghadeh; M. Abdollahy; A. Khodadadi Darban; P. Pourghahramani

Volume 10, Issue 2 , April 2019, , Pages 373-388

https://doi.org/10.22044/jme.2019.7658.1620

Abstract
  The Esfordi phosphate concentrate mainly contains fluorapatite, monazite, and xenotime as rare earth element (REE) minerals, accounting for 1.5% of rare earth metals. The monazite and xenotime minerals are refractory and their decomposition is only possible at high temperatures. Thus mechanical activation ...  Read More

Evaluation of Underground Mineable Reserve in Presence of Grade and Commodity Price Uncertainties

M. Shenavar; M. Ataee-pour; M. Rahmanpour

Volume 12, Issue 2 , April 2021, , Pages 385-396

https://doi.org/10.22044/jme.2021.10301.1974

Abstract
  The uncertainty-based mine evaluation and optimization have been regarded as a critical issue. However, it has received less attention in the underground mines than in the open-pit mines due to the diversity of the underground mining methods, and the underground mining parameters' complexity. The grade ...  Read More

Phytoextraction-based process of metal absorption from soil in mining areas (tailing dams) by Medicago sativa L. (Alfalfa) (Case study: Sarcheshmeh porphyry copper mine, SE of Iran)

S. Tabasi; H. Hassani; A.R. Azadmehr

Volume 8, Issue 3 , July and August 2017, , Pages 419-431

https://doi.org/10.22044/jme.2017.897

Abstract
  The present work was planned to evaluate the phytoextraction of metal mine tailings, Sarcheshmeh copper mine, SE of Iran, by the endemic plant species Medicago sativa L. (Alfalfa). In this pot experiment, we investigated the effects of seven amendments on the growth of alfalfa and uptaking metals from ...  Read More

Rock Mechanics
On Analytic Solutions of Elastic Net Displacements around a Circular Tunnel

M. Hazrati Aghchai; P. Moarefvand; H. Salari Rad

Volume 11, Issue 2 , April 2020, , Pages 419-432

https://doi.org/10.22044/jme.2020.9252.1821

Abstract
  Displacements around a tunnel, occurring as a result of excavation, consist of the elastic and plastic parts. In this paper, we discuss the elastic part of displacements as a result of excavation, called net displacement. In general, the previous analytical solutions presented for determining the displacements ...  Read More

Mechanism of Zinc Complexation by Alkaline Ligands: A Molecular Modelling Study

D. Alavi; S. Mohammadnejad; Seyed M. J. Koleini

Volume 13, Issue 2 , April 2022, , Pages 421-430

https://doi.org/10.22044/jme.2022.11417.2123

Abstract
  In this work, the mechanism of zinc hydroxide and ammine complexation in caustic and ammonia leaching is investigated by molecular modelling using the density functional theory method. The speciation of zinc complexes is defined based on the thermodynamic data and Pourbiax diagrams. The mechanism of ...  Read More

Application of Remote Sensing in Lithological Mapping of Umm Tawat Precambrian Rock Assemblage, North Eastern Desert, Egypt

Kamar Samir; Mohamed El-Sharkawi; Ahmed Niazy El-Barkooky; Mohamed Saleh Hassan Hammed

Volume 14, Issue 2 , April 2023, , Pages 473-491

https://doi.org/10.22044/jme.2023.12857.2333

Abstract
  The Precambrian rock assemblages of Umm Tawat area in the North Eastern Desert of Egypt have a distinctive ENE-trending exposure of Hammamat sediments (HS) between the Gebel Gattar granitic pluton and the volcanoclastic succession of Gebel El Dokhan. The present work applies the Landsat-8 data and image ...  Read More

Exploitation
Granite Downstream Production Dependent Size and Profitability Assessment: an application of Mathematical-based Artificial Intelligence Model and WipFrag Software

Blessing Olamide Taiwo; Oluwaseun Victor Famobuwa; Melodi Mbuyi Mata; Mohammed Sazid; Yewuhalashet Fissha; Victor Afolabi Jebutu; Adams Abiodun Akinlabi; Olaoluwa Bidemi Ogunyemi; Ozigi Abubakar

Volume 15, Issue 2 , April 2024, , Pages 497-515

https://doi.org/10.22044/jme.2023.13731.2543

Abstract
  The purpose of this research work is to create empirical models for assessing the profitability of granite aggregate production in Akure, Ondo State, aggregate quarries. In addition, an Artificial Neural Network (ANN) model for granite profitability was developed. A structured survey questionnaire was ...  Read More

Mineral Processing
Challenging Microbubble Assumptions: Modeling and Optimizing Coarse Quartz Flotation in a Cationic Environment

Ahmed Mohammedelmubarak Ah Abbaker; Nevzat Aslan

Volume 16, Issue 2 , March 2025, , Pages 503-523

https://doi.org/10.22044/jme.2024.14917.2839

Abstract
  This work optimizes coarse particle flotation using microbubble-assisted flotation in a cationic environment created by dodecylamine (DDA). The flotation efficiency of coarse quartz particles (D50 = 495 μm) was investigated through an examination of the interactions between microbubbles (20-30 μm), ...  Read More

Investigation of leaching kinetics of zinc from a low-grade ore in organic and inorganic acids

Seyed M. Seyed Ghasemi; A. Azizi

Volume 8, Issue 4 , September and October 2017, , Pages 579-591

https://doi.org/10.22044/jme.2016.767

Abstract
  The leaching kinetics of a low-grade zinc oxide ore in different acid media was investigated with respect to the experimental variables including acid concentration, temperature, liquid to solid (L/S) ratio, and stirring speed. The results obtained showed that the leaching reagent concentration and the ...  Read More

Exploitation
Fundamentals of 3D modelling and resource estimation in coal mining

B. Unver

Volume 9, Issue 3 , July 2018, , Pages 623-639

https://doi.org/10.22044/jme.2018.6848.1515

Abstract
  The prerequisite of maintaining an efficient and safe mining operation is the proper design of a mine by considering all aspects. The first step in a coal mine design is a realistic geometrical modelling of the coal seam(s). The structural features such as faults and folding must be reliably implemented ...  Read More

Pre-treatment of toxic element and cationic dye onto natural biomass: characterization and optimization

F. Mohajer-Moghari; K. Seifpanahi Shabani; M. Karamouzian

Volume 10, Issue 3 , July 2019, , Pages 649-658

https://doi.org/10.22044/jme.2019.7739.1639

Abstract
  This researchdescribe wastewater pre-treatment that contaminated with Methylene Blue dye (MB) and Ni(II) ion by Athelia Bombacina fungus dead biomass (ABFDB). Researches finding on ABFDB characterization by SEM, XRD, CHNS and FT-IR analysis show that ABFDB can be used as efficient sorbent, because ABFDB ...  Read More

Modeling of Induced Polarization and Resistivity Data for Prospecting and Exploration of Polymetallic Deposit in Kaboudan Area, East of Iran

F. Jamali; A.R. Arab Amiri; A. Kamkar Rouhani; A. Bahrami

Volume 12, Issue 3 , July 2021, , Pages 693-710

https://doi.org/10.22044/jme.2021.10353.1985

Abstract
  In any geophysical exploration, the final goal is to achieve an accurate image of the relevant underground property. In order to achieve this, the geophysical operation using the electrical resistivity and induced polarization (IP) methods is conducted to explore the sub-surface sulfide mineralization. ...  Read More

Experimental Investigation on Deformation Behavior of Circular Underground Opening in Hard Soil using a 3D Physical Model

Jinwei Fu; Mohammad Reza Safaei; Hadi Haeri; Vahab Sarfarazi; Mohammad Fatehi Marji; Leige Xu; Ali Arefnia

Volume 13, Issue 3 , July 2022, , Pages 727-749

https://doi.org/10.22044/jme.2022.12158.2213

Abstract
  In this work, the mechanical behavior of strata deformation due to drilling and surface loading is investigated using a 3D physical model. For this purpose, a scaled-down physical model is first designed. Then the tunnel drilling and support system are built. The subsidence experiments performed due ...  Read More

Effect of Segmental Joint on Internal Forces in Tunnel Lining under Seismic Loading by Numerical Method

Gh.H. Ranjbar; K. Shahriar; K. Ahangari

Volume 11, Issue 3 , July 2020, , Pages 737-751

https://doi.org/10.22044/jme.2020.8979.1785

Abstract
  Although segmental tunnel linings are often used for seismic areas, the influence of segment joints on the segmental lining behavior under seismic loading has not been thoroughly considered in the literature. This paper presents the results of a numerical study investigating the effects of the rotational, ...  Read More

Sustainable Approach for Geometric Design of Highway using OpenRoads: a Case Study of NH-05

Ankit Verma; Akhilesh Nautiyal

Volume 14, Issue 3 , July 2023, , Pages 825-837

https://doi.org/10.22044/jme.2023.12924.2346

Abstract
  Roads are said to be the backbone of the development of any nation. In the developing nations like India, it is the primary mode of transportation, which makes its significance much higher. Highway geometric alignment is an important aspect for maintaining road safety and the effective movement of traffic ...  Read More

Exploitation
3D model construction of induced polarization and resistivity data with quantifying uncertainties using geostatistical methods and drilling (Case study: Madan Bozorg, Iran)

K. Mostafaei; H. R. Ramazi

Volume 9, Issue 4 , October 2018, , Pages 857-872

https://doi.org/10.22044/jme.2018.6852.1516

Abstract
  Madan Bozorg is an active copper mine located in NE Iran, which is a part of the very wide copper mineralization zone named Miami-Sabzevar copper belt. The main goal of this research work is the 3D model construction of the induced polarization (IP) and resistivity (Rs) data with quantifying the uncertainties ...  Read More

Rock Mechanics
Investigating the Applicability of Stacked Generalization Technique for the Prediction of Hard Rock Pillar Stability Status

Festus Kunkyin-Saadaari; Jude Baah Offei; Sadique Ibn Sadique; Victor Kwaku Agadzie; Ishamel Abeiku Forson

Volume 16, Issue 3 , May and June 2025, , Pages 907-923

https://doi.org/10.22044/jme.2025.15335.2940

Abstract
   The underground mining operations at the Obuasi Gold Mine rely heavily on the stability of hard rock pillars for safety and productivity. The traditional empirical and numerical methods for predicting pillar stability have limitations, prompting the exploration of advanced machine learning techniques. ...  Read More

Rock Mechanics
Development of a GEP model to assess CERCHAR abrasivity index of rocks based on geomechanical properties

M. H. Kadkhodaei; E. Ghasemi

Volume 10, Issue 4 , October 2019, , Pages 917-928

https://doi.org/10.22044/jme.2019.8141.1684

Abstract
  The CERCHAR abrasivity test is very popular for determination of rock abrasivity. An accurate estimation of the CERCHAR abrasivity index (CAI) is useful for excavation operation costs. This paper presents a model to calculate CAI based on the gene expression programming (GEP) approach. This model is ...  Read More