Academic Journal
Q1Minerals Engineering
About Minerals Engineering
Minerals Engineering is a scholarly journal published by Elsevier Ltd. SCImago 2025 lists it in Q1, with an SJR of 1.019 and H-index of 156.
Coverage: 1988-2026. Research categories: Chemistry (miscellaneous) (Q1); Control and Systems Engineering (Q1); Geotechnical Engineering and Engineering Geology (Q1); Mechanical Engineering (Q1).
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Topics in published research
Minerals Flotation and Separation Techniques; Metal Extraction and Bioleaching; Mineral Processing and Grinding; Extraction and Separation Processes; Metallurgical Processes and Thermodynamics; Mine drainage and remediation techniques.
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4,220.00 USD; 3,950.00 EUR; 3,380.00 GBP; 523,410.00 JPY
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