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)

Exploration
A Comparative Study of SVM and RF Methods for Classification of Alteration Zones Using Remotely Sensed Data

N. Mahvash Mohammadi; A. Hezarkhani

Volume 11, Issue 1 , January 2020, , Pages 49-61

https://doi.org/10.22044/jme.2019.7956.1664

Abstract
  Identification and mapping of the significant alterations are the main objectives of the exploration geochemical surveys. The field study is time-consuming and costly to produce the classified maps. Therefore, the processing of remotely sensed data, which provide timely and multi-band (multi-layer) data, ...  Read More

Exploitation
Simulation of tunnel boring machine utilization: A case study

S. Moosazadeh; H. Aghababaie; Seyed H. Hoseinie; B. Ghodrati

Volume 9, Issue 1 , January 2018, , Pages 53-60

https://doi.org/10.22044/jme.2017.5707.1384

Abstract
  Utilization is one of the main managerial factors that is applied for construction process analysis well. It directly affects the project duration and construction costs. Therefore, a utilization study in tunneling projects is essential. In this work, the utilization of an earth pressure balance Tunnel ...  Read More

Statistical Study to Evaluate Performance of Cutting Machine in Dimension Stone Cutting Process

S. Shaffiee Haghshenas; R. Mikaeil; A. Esmaeilzadeh; N. Careddu; M. Ataei

Volume 13, Issue 1 , January 2022, , Pages 53-67

https://doi.org/10.22044/jme.2022.11362.2118

Abstract
   Predicting the amperage consumption of cutting machines could be one of the critical steps in optimizing the energy-consuming points for the dimension stone cutting industry. Hence, the study of the relationship between the operational characteristics of cutting machines and rocks with focusing ...  Read More

Exploitation
Statistical Analysis and Optimization of Drilling Process using Response Surface Methodology and Experimental Data

Rym Khettabi; Issam Touil; Mohamed Kezzar; Mohamed R. Eid; Fatima.Z Derdour; Kamel Khounfais; Lakhdar Khochmane

Volume 15, Issue 1 , January 2024, , Pages 55-71

https://doi.org/10.22044/jme.2023.13344.2454

Abstract
  It is well-established that the response surface methodology (RSM) is commonly employed to establish the differences between the predicted values and those observed experimentally. This study mainly goals on the impact of four drilling factors including weight on the bit (WOB), the rotating rapidity ...  Read More

Rock Mechanics
Slope Stability Assessment in Highway Embankments: A Comprehensive Study on Incorporating C&D Waste as Fill Material

Ajay Sharma; Neha Shrivastava

Volume 16, Issue 1 , January 2025, , Pages 57-73

https://doi.org/10.22044/jme.2024.14510.2728

Abstract
  The present study aims to assess the utility of construction and demolition (C&D) waste, specifically recycled concrete aggregates (RCA) and recycled brick aggregates (RBA), as fill materials in highway embankments. The assessment of slope stability is crucial in determining the suitability of any ...  Read More

Collectorless flotation of Chalcocite by controlling redox potential

sima razmjouee; mahmood abdollahy; seyed mohammad javad koleini

Volume 3, Issue 2 , July 2012, , Pages 99-102

https://doi.org/10.22044/jme.2012.87

Abstract
  Using microflotation method, this study explored the collectorless flotation of Chalcocite and its dependence on the redox potential of pulp . Electrochemical studies were performed by cyclic voltammetry  in specific potential ranges and at different pH values. The results show that significant ...  Read More

Pit lakes as an end use of mining: A review

Anhay Soni; B. Mishra; Siddharth Singh

Volume 5, Issue 2 , July 2014, , Pages 99-111

https://doi.org/10.22044/jme.2014.326

Abstract
  Theoretical review of ‘mining pit lakes’ indicates that like natural lakes such lakes display a huge diversity. They are typically in a non-equilibrium state with respect to their surroundings. Hence, at the decommissioning phase of mining operation a detailed technical study are required ...  Read More

A new algorithm for optimum open pit design: Floating cone method III

ebrahim elahi; Reza Kakaie; amir yusefi

Volume 2, Issue 2 , July 2011, , Pages 118-125

https://doi.org/10.22044/jme.2012.63

Abstract
  Ultimate limits of an open pit, which define its size and shape at the end of the mine’s life, is the pit with the highest profit value. A number of algorithms such as floating or moving cone method, floating cone method II and the corrected forms of this method, the Korobov algorithm and the corrected ...  Read More

An applied comparison between conventional pre-dispersed solvent extraction (PDSE) contactors and new dissolved nitrogen PDSE (DNPDSE) ones

M. R. Tavakoli Mohammadi; Seyed M. J. Koleini; M. Abdollahy

Volume 6, Issue 2 , July 2015, , Pages 159-168

https://doi.org/10.22044/jme.2015.453

Abstract
  Efforts to increase the mass transfer coefficient, enhance the contact area, and decrease the power input of contractors have given risen to the development of the pre-dispersed solvent extraction (PDSE) contactor and the devise of the new dissolved nitrogen PDSE (DNPDSE) contactors. The studies conducted ...  Read More

Prediction of slope stability using adaptive neuro-fuzzy inference system based on clustering methods

H. Fattahi

Volume 8, Issue 2 , April 2017, , Pages 163-177

https://doi.org/10.22044/jme.2016.637

Abstract
  Slope stability analysis is an enduring research topic in the engineering and academic sectors. Accurate prediction of the factor of safety (FOS) of slopes, their stability, and their performance is not an easy task. In this work, the adaptive neuro-fuzzy inference system (ANFIS) was utilized to build ...  Read More

Exploitation
Application of stochastic programming for iron ore quality control

J. Gholamnejad; A. Azimi; M.R. Teymouri

Volume 9, Issue 2 , April 2018, , Pages 331-338

https://doi.org/10.22044/jme.2018.5952.1409

Abstract
  Stockpiling and blending play a major role in maintaining the quantity and quality of the raw materials fed into processing plants, especially the cement, iron ore and steel making, and coal-fired power generation industries that usually require a much uniformed feed. Due to the variable nature of such ...  Read More

Exploitation
Application of fractal modeling to delineate alteration zones and lithological units in Masjed-Daghi Cu-Au porphyry deposit, NW Iran

H. Nikoogoftar Safa; A. Hezarkhani

Volume 10, Issue 2 , April 2019, , Pages 339-356

https://doi.org/10.22044/jme.2018.7071.1550

Abstract
  In this paper, we aim to present a quantitative modeling for delineating the alteration zones and lithological units in the hypogene zone of Masjed-Daghi Cu-Au porphyry deposit (NW Iran) based on the drill core data. The main goal of this work is to apply Ordinary Kriging (OK) and concentration-volume ...  Read More

Adaptive Multi-Size Block Modeling for Mineral Resources and Ore Reserves Evaluation

F. Khorram; O. Asghari; H. Memarian; A. Hoseein Morshedy; X. M. Emery

Volume 12, Issue 2 , April 2021, , Pages 339-350

https://doi.org/10.22044/jme.2021.10596.2010

Abstract
  The key input parameters for mine planning and all subsequent mining activities is based on the block models. The block size should take into account for the geological heterogeneity and the grade variability across the deposit. Providing grade models of smaller blocks is more complex and costly than ...  Read More

A new method to consider spatial risk assessment of cross-correlated heavy metals using geo-statistical simulation

M. Sakizadeh; M. T. Sattari; H. Ghorbani

Volume 8, Issue 3 , July 2017, , Pages 373-391

https://doi.org/10.22044/jme.2017.892

Abstract
  The soil samples were collected from 170 sampling stations in an arid area in Shahrood and Damghan, characterized by prevalence of mining activity. The levels of Co, Pb, Ni, Cs, Cu, Mn, Sr, V, Zn, Cr, and Tl were recorded in each sampling location. A new method known as min/max autocorrelation factor ...  Read More

Mineral Processing
Development of Geometallurgical Indices for Semi-Autogenous Grinding at Sarcheshmeh Porphyry Copper Mine

S. Mohammadi; B. Rezai; A. A. Abdolahzadeh

Volume 11, Issue 2 , April 2020, , Pages 375-385

https://doi.org/10.22044/jme.2020.9117.1802

Abstract
  Geometallurgy tries to predict the instability the behavior of ores caused by variability in the geological settings, and to optimize the mineral value chain. Understanding the ore variability and subsequently the process response are considered to be the most important functions of an accurate geometallurgical ...  Read More

Developing New Models for Flyrock Distance Assessment in Open-Pit Mines

J. Shakeri; H. Amini Khoshalan; H. Dehghani; M. Bascompta; K. Onyelowe

Volume 13, Issue 2 , April 2022, , Pages 375-389

https://doi.org/10.22044/jme.2022.11805.2170

Abstract
  In this research work, a comprehensive study is conducted to predict flyrock as a typical and undesirable phenomenon occurring during the blasting operation in open-pit mining. Despite the availability of several empirical methods for predicting the flyrock distance, the complexity of flyrock analysis ...  Read More

Numerical Analysis of Inclined Granular Pile Anchor Subjected to Uplift Forces in Expansive Soil using Abaqus

Ankit Kumar; Ravi Kumar Sharma

Volume 14, Issue 2 , April 2023, , Pages 413-434

https://doi.org/10.22044/jme.2023.12714.2309

Abstract
  Granular pile anchor is a new technique that is commonly used to improve the pull-out resistance of expansive soil like soft clay, loose sand, and black cotton soil. Using the Abaqus software, this work presents a numerical investigation to estimate the pull-out capacity of granular pile anchor ...  Read More

Environment
Mining Ghost Town Revitalization through Heritage Tourism Initiatives

Aditi Nag; Smriti Mishra

Volume 15, Issue 2 , April 2024, , Pages 439-461

https://doi.org/10.22044/jme.2023.13673.2531

Abstract
  This study examines the revitalization of mining ghost towns (MGTs) through heritage tourism, focusing on sustainability and heritage preservation. The study highlights the transformative potential of heritage tourism in revitalizing these towns, highlighting the economic resilience achieved through ...  Read More

Exploration
A New Proposed Model for Early Kick Detection in Drilling Operation Using Machine Learning

Mustafa Yasser Elgindy; Ahmed Zakaria Nooh; Ali Mostafa Wahba

Volume 16, Issue 2 , April 2025, , Pages 439-451

https://doi.org/10.22044/jme.2024.14787.2807

Abstract
  Kick monitoring, detection, and control are key elements to ensure safe drilling operations and avoid catastrophic blow-out incidents that can cause loss of life, equipment, and environmental damage. Conventional kick detection systems such as the pit volume totalizer and the flow in/out sensors identify ...  Read More

Sub-pixel classification of hydrothermal alteration zones using a kernel-based method and hyperspectral data; A case study of Sarcheshmeh Porphyry Copper Mine and surrounding area, Kerman, Iran

A. Salimi; M. Ziaii; A. Amiri; M. Hosseinjani Zadeh

Volume 8, Issue 4 , October 2017, , Pages 555-565

https://doi.org/10.22044/jme.2016.781

Abstract
  Remote sensing image analysis can be carried out at the per-pixel (hard) and sub-pixel (soft) scales. The former refers to the purity of image pixels, while the latter refers to the mixed spectra resulting from all objects composing of the image pixels. The spectral unmixing methods have been developed ...  Read More

A GIS-aided resource estimation of coalfields in Kangal basin, Sivas province, Turkey

B. A. Mert

Volume 9, Issue 3 , July 2018, , Pages 581-591

https://doi.org/10.22044/jme.2018.6557.1477

Abstract
  This paper presents the procedures used for determining and defining the tonnage and grade of the coalfields of Kangal basin from the developed GIS-aided block model. In this work, firstly, all the lithological logs of drill holes and chemical analysis data of core in the basin were analyzed with the ...  Read More

Determination of optimal bandwidth in upscaling process of reservoir data using kernel function bandwidth

M. R. Azad; A. Kamkar Rouhani; B. Tokhmechi; M. Arashi

Volume 10, Issue 3 , July 2019, , Pages 613-621

https://doi.org/10.22044/jme.2019.7604.1615

Abstract
  Upscaling based on the bandwidth of the kernel function is a flexible approach to upscale the data because the cells will be coarse-based on variability. The intensity of the coarsening of cells in this method can be controlled with bandwidth. In a smooth variability region, a large number of cells will ...  Read More

Impact Assessment of Mining Activities on Surface and Sub-Surface Water Condition of Ramgarh, Jharkhand, India using Geospatial Techniques

S. Kumar Jha; P. Warwade; S. Kumar Mahto

Volume 12, Issue 3 , July 2021, , Pages 651-665

https://doi.org/10.22044/jme.2021.10644.2048

Abstract
  This work illustrates the impact of excessive mining on the precipitation trends and ground water condition of the Ramgarh district over a period of 12 years (2007-2018). The Landsat 8 and Landsat TM- 5 data is processed under Arc-GIS in order to compare the LULC maps. Out of 7 classified classes, the ...  Read More

Comparison of Efficiencies of Neutralizing Agents for Heavy Metal Removal from Acid Mine Drainage

Afrodita Zendelska; Adrijana Trajanova; Mirjana Golomeova; Blagoj Golomeov; Dejan Mirakovski; Nikolinka Doneva; Marija Hadzi-Nikolova

Volume 13, Issue 3 , July 2022, , Pages 679-691

https://doi.org/10.22044/jme.2022.12090.2205

Abstract
  The treatment of acid mine drainages is usually based on two basic technologies, active and passive treatment technologies. Whichever acid mine drainage (AMD) treatment method is employed, a neutralizing procedure that raises the water's pH over 7.0 using alkaline agents is required prior to discharge. ...  Read More

Exploitation
Application of Sequential Gaussian Conditional Simulation to Underground Mine Design Under Grade Uncertainty

F. Sotoudeh; M. Ataei; R. Kakaie; Y. Pourrahimian

Volume 11, Issue 3 , July 2020, , Pages 695-709

https://doi.org/10.22044/jme.2019.7333.1582

Abstract
  In mining projects, all uncertainties associated with a project must be considered to determine the feasibility study. Grade uncertainty is one of the major components of technical uncertainty that affects the variability of the project. Geostatistical simulation, as a reliable approach, is the most ...  Read More