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)

Environment
Geotechnical Evaluation of Mine Wastes for Utilization in Embarkment Construction in Jos, Central Nigeria

Ayodele Owolabi; Sunday Olabisi Daramola

Volume 15, Issue 2 , April 2024, , Pages 427-438

https://doi.org/10.22044/jme.2023.13550.2503

Abstract
  Nigeria is abundantly blessed with solid mineral resources such as copper, gold, and tantalite, which are essential for the economic growth of the country. The extraction of these mineral resources comes with the generation of huge amount of waste. This study examines the possibility of utilizing some ...  Read More

Mineral Processing
Application of perfect mixing model for simulation of vertical roller mills

H. Shahgholi; K. Barani; M. Yaghobi

Volume 8, Issue 4 , September and October 2017, , Pages 545-553

https://doi.org/10.22044/jme.2017.931

Abstract
  Vertical roller mills (VRMs) are well-established grinding equipment for various tasks in the coal and cement industry. There are few studies on simulation of VRMs. In this research work, application of perfect mixing model for simulation of a VRM in a cement grinding plant was investigated. Two sampling ...  Read More

Structural analysis of impacting factors of sustainable development in underground coal mining using DEMATEL method

R. Norouzi Masir; R. Khalokakaie; M. Ataei; S. Mohammadi

Volume 9, Issue 3 , July 2018, , Pages 567-579

https://doi.org/10.22044/jme.2017.951

Abstract
  Mining can become more sustainable by developing and integrating economic, environmental, and social components. Among the mining industries, coal mining requires paying a serious attention to the aspects of sustainable development. Therefore, in this work, we investigate the impacting factors involved ...  Read More

Rock Mechanics
Risk management in urban tunnels using methods of game theory and multi-criteria decision-making

M. Nikkhah; M. A. Ghasvareh; N. Farzaneh Bahalgardi

Volume 10, Issue 3 , July 2019, , Pages 597-611

https://doi.org/10.22044/jme.2019.7136.1559

Abstract
  In general, underground spaces are associated with high risks because of their high uncertainty in geotechnical environments. Since most accidents and incidents in these structures are often associated with uncertainty, the development of risk analysis and management methods and prevention of accidents ...  Read More

Optimization of Process Parameters for Enhanced Up-gradation of Qilla Saifullah Copper ore through Froth Floatation Technique

M. Ibrahim; N. Mohammad; Z. Ahmad; Sh. Bacha; N. Muhammad Khan; M. Iftikhar Khan

Volume 12, Issue 3 , July 2021, , Pages 633-649

https://doi.org/10.22044/jme.2021.10796.2047

Abstract
  In this work, we focus on the up-gradation of the copper ore of Qilla Saifullah in Pakistan through the froth flotation technique. The chemical analysis of the head copper ore sample reveal the presence of 2.85% Cu, 22%  Fe2O3, 52.9% SiO2, and other minor minerals. The optimum grinding time and ...  Read More

Slope Stability Analysis and Preventive Actions for a Landslide Location along NH-05 in Himachal Pradesh, India

Surya Pratap Singh; Amrit Kumar Roy

Volume 13, Issue 3 , July 2022, , Pages 667-678

https://doi.org/10.22044/jme.2022.12060.2202

Abstract
  The Himalayan mountain range is susceptible to slope instability in numerous areas due to its complicated topography, because of the existing natural conditions and human influence and intervenes. National Highway-05 is considered in this work. The area under investigation located in Rampur, district ...  Read More

Mineral Processing
Investigation of Effect of Number of Lifters on Performance of Pilot-Scale SAG Mills Using Discrete Element Method

S. Kolahi; M. Jahani Chegeni

Volume 11, Issue 3 , July 2020, , Pages 675-693

https://doi.org/10.22044/jme.2020.9045.1793

Abstract
  The number of lifters of mill shell liners, mill rotation speed, and filling percentage of grinding media are three of the most important parameters influencing the charge behavior and the trajectory of ball motion inside the SAG mills, and consequently, their performance. In this paper, the milling ...  Read More

Seasonal Variation in Physico-chemical Characteristics of Domestic Wastewater in Himachal Pradesh: a Case Study

Smily Vishwakarma; Dr Dharmendra; Deven Singh

Volume 14, Issue 3 , July 2023, , Pages 771-787

https://doi.org/10.22044/jme.2023.12764.2317

Abstract
  The present study is based on data collection from some of the WWTPs (wastewater treatment plants) of the Himachal Pradesh region, and to investigate the range of physico-chemical characteristics of conventional WWTPs, which receive wastewater from different zones in different cities in Himachal Pradesh. ...  Read More

Mineral Processing
Effect of impeller speed on properties of quiescent zone and entrainment in mechanical flotation cells

S. Razmjooei; M. Abdollahy; M. R. Khalesi

Volume 9, Issue 4 , October 2018, , Pages 807-816

https://doi.org/10.22044/jme.2018.6603.1481

Abstract
  Flotation process in mechanical cells is carried out in highly turbulent conditions. In this work, the impact of impeller speed on four characteristics of the quiescent zone, i.e. zone height, turbulence, solid percentage, and gas holdup, and their relationship with the entrainment is investigated, and ...  Read More

Environment
Developing Sustainable Tourism in Mining Heritage Sites: Finding Equilibrium between Conservation and Visitor Engagement at Dhori Mines, India

Aditi Nag

Volume 16, Issue 3 , May and June 2025, , Pages 811-845

https://doi.org/10.22044/jme.2024.14903.2833

Abstract
  Using quantitative data from visitor surveys, Environmental Impact Assessments (EIA), and stakeholder perspectives, this paper investigates the growth of sustainable tourism at Dhori Mines, a noteworthy mining heritage site (MHS) in India. The survey reveals that 82% of visitors value a site's heritage ...  Read More

Exploitation
Assessing Operational Damage Impact on Mining Tires (Case Study)

Israel Mamani; Angelica Vivanco; Eslainer Avendaño

Volume 15, Issue 3 , May 2024, , Pages 845-861

https://doi.org/10.22044/jme.2023.13811.2566

Abstract
  In open-pit mining operations, loading and haulage activities account for a significant portion, typically between 50% and 60%, of the operational costs of the entire mining process. Tires, in turn, rank second in terms of operating costs for most mining companies. Therefore, understanding and preserving ...  Read More

Calculating inter-sectoral carbon flows of a mining sector via hypothetical extraction method

M. J. Sajid; N. Shahani; M. Ali

Volume 10, Issue 4 , October 2019, , Pages 853-867

https://doi.org/10.22044/jme.2019.8263.1701

Abstract
  Mining is among the oldest industries. It is the primary source of raw materials for most of the sectors. Little is known about the complex inter-sectoral carbon linkages of the mining industry. In this work, we estimate the inter- and intra-sectoral carbon linkage impacts of the mining sector across ...  Read More

Wedge Failure Analysis of the Slope Subjected to Uplift Forces by Analytical Method at Chingola Open Pits F & D

V. Mwango Bowa; W. Samiselo; E. Manda; Y. Lei; W. Zhou; A. Shane; S. Chinyanta

Volume 12, Issue 4 , October 2021, , Pages 941-952

https://doi.org/10.22044/jme.2021.11333.2115

Abstract
  The influence of variable groundwater has been overlooked in the available literature. Yet, wedge failure induced by variable groundwater is still commonly experienced in sedimentary rock formation in many commercial dams, highways, and surface mine slopes around the world. In this article, a robust ...  Read More

Anisotropic Inverse Distance Weighting Method: An Innovative Technique for Resource Modeling of Vein-type Deposits

Ilyas Ongarbayev; Nasser Madani

Volume 13, Issue 4 , October 2022, , Pages 957-972

https://doi.org/10.22044/jme.2022.12253.2227

Abstract
  Geological modeling is an important step for the evaluation of natural resources. One option is to use a common geo-statistical modeling method such as Indicator Kriging (IK). However, there are specific problems associated with IK, the worthiest of attention is an order relation violation. Alternatively, ...  Read More

Analysis and Forecast of Mining Accidents in Pakistan

K. Sultan Shah; I. Mithal Jiskani; N. Muhammad Shahani; H. Ur Rehman; N. Muhammad Khan; S. Hussain

Volume 11, Issue 4 , October 2020, , Pages 967-976

https://doi.org/10.22044/jme.2020.10082.1945

Abstract
  In the mining sector, the barrier to obtain an efficient safety management system is the unavailability of future information regarding the accidents. This paper aims to use the auto-regressive integrated moving average (ARIMA) model, for the first time, to evaluate the underlying causes that affect ...  Read More

Review of mining tourism and destination image positioning – Case study: India

Debasmita Basu; Smriti Mishra

Volume 14, Issue 4 , October 2023, , Pages 1081-1104

https://doi.org/10.22044/jme.2023.13008.2357

Abstract
  Destination image positioning plays a pivotal protagonist in the accomplishment of mining tourism. By strategically shaping the perception of a mining destination, marketers can entice visitors who are interested in the exceptional experiences and cultural heritage associated with mining. The lack of ...  Read More

Exploitation
A Profit-based Mixed Integer Programming Model for Stope Boundary Optimization and Implementation in Indian Copper Deposits

Gopinath Samanta; Tapan Dey; Suranjan Sinha

Volume 16, Issue 4 , July and August 2025, , Pages 1179-1193

https://doi.org/10.22044/jme.2025.14801.2812

Abstract
  The optimal layout of the stope (stope boundary) in an underground metal mine maximizes the profit of a deposit, subject to the geotechnical and operational mining constraints such as stope length, stope width, stope height. Various approaches have been introduced to address the stope boundary optimization ...  Read More

Mineral Processing
Stability Analysis of Slope of a Pump House Building and Water Storage Tank at Narkanda, India: A case study

Sahil Kumar; Ravi Kumar Sharma

Volume 15, Issue 4 , October 2024, , Pages 1227-1240

https://doi.org/10.22044/jme.2024.14159.2634

Abstract
  Landslides affecting life and property losses has become a serious threat in various countries worldwide which highlights the importance of slope stability and mitigation. The methods and tools employed for slope stability analysis, ranging from traditional limit equilibrium methods to worldly-wise numerical ...  Read More

GIS modelling for Au-Pb-Zn potential mapping in Torud-Chah Shirin area-Iran

M. Ziaii; A. Abedi; M. Ziaei; A. Kamkar Rouhani; A. Zendahdel

Volume 1, Number 1 , January and February 2010

https://doi.org/10.22044/jme.2010.3

Abstract
  One of the major strengths of a Geographic Information System (GIS) in geosciences is the ability to integrate and combine multiple layers into mineral potential maps showing areas which are favorable for mineral exploration. These capabilities make GIS an extremely useful tool for mineral exploration. ...  Read More

Assessment of water quality due to Wolfram mining in Portugal

V. F. Navarro-Torres; R. N. Singh

Volume 1, Number 2 , July and August 2010

https://doi.org/10.22044/jme.2011.11

Abstract
  Water has an important role in creating pollution problems in the mining regimes influencing the surrounding surface environment. The purpose of this study is to make an assessment of groundwater quality in an underground mine site in Portugal with a view of determining the pollution potential ...  Read More

Application of SPI for Modeling energy consumption in Sarcheshmeh SAG and ball mills

M. Jahani; M. Noaparast; A. Farzanegan; G. Langarizadeh

Volume 2, Issue 1 , January and February 2011

https://doi.org/10.22044/jme.2012.17

Abstract
  In this research, the efficiency of the comminution circuit as well as the efficiency of size classification equipment of the concentrator plant 2 of Sarcheshmeh copper complex was studied. The comminution circuit of this plant includes one SAG mill in a closed circuit with a vibrating screen and one ...  Read More

Exploitation
An Investigation on Influence of Diameter of Blast Holes on Ground Vibration at a Mega Opencast Coal Mine Using Explicit Dynamics

Hemant Agrawal; SIDDHARTHA ROY; Chitranjan Prasad Singh

Articles in Press, Accepted Manuscript, Available Online from 20 April 2025

https://doi.org/10.22044/jme.2025.15660.3009

Abstract
  Deep hole blasting is essential for high-capacity excavators like draglines and shovels to achieve high production targets in opencast coal mining. However, a critical challenge associated with deep hole blasting is ground vibration, which poses risks to nearby infrastructure, including power plants, ...  Read More

Subsurface modeling of mud volcanoes, using density model and analysis of seismic velocity

H.R Baghzendani; H. Aghajani; M. Solimani

Volume 6, Issue 1 , January and February 2015, , Pages 31-39

https://doi.org/10.22044/jme.2015.383

Abstract
  Detection of subsurface structures by means of gravity method can be used to determine mass distribution and density contrast of rock units. This distribution could be detected by different geophysical methods, especially gravity method. However, gravity techniques have some drawbacks and can't be always ...  Read More

Back-calculation of mechanical parameters of shell and balls materials from discrete element method simulations

Akbar farzanegan; Bahareh Arabzadeh; Vahid Hasanzadeh

Volume 3, Issue 1 , January and February 2012, , Pages 33-40

https://doi.org/10.22044/jme.2012.74

Abstract
  Discrete Element Method (DEM) is extensively used for mathematical modeling and simulating the behavior of discrete discs and discrete spheres in two and three dimensional space, respectively. Prediction of particles flow regime, power draw and kinetic energy for a laboratory or an industrial mill is ...  Read More

Prediction of the deformation modulus of rock masses using Artificial Neural Networks and Regression methods

Javad Gholamnejad; HamidReza Bahaaddini; Morteza Rastegar

Volume 4, Issue 1 , January and February 2013, , Pages 35-43

https://doi.org/10.22044/jme.2013.144

Abstract
  Static deformation modulus is recognized as one of the most important parameters governing the behavior of rock masses. Predictive models for the mechanical properties of rock masses have been used in rock engineering because direct measurement of the properties is difficult due to time and cost constraints. ...  Read More