Minerals Engineering

Papers
(The TQCC of Minerals Engineering is 13. The table below lists those papers that are above that threshold based on CrossRef citation counts [max. 250 papers]. The publications cover those that have been published in the past four years, i.e., from 2022-05-01 to 2026-05-01.)
ArticleCitations
Rapid tailings dewatering by flocculation-sedimentation-filtration-microwave sequential treatment167
Editorial Board124
Modelling and model validation of particle stability and detachment from the particle-laden surface106
Validation of a population balance model for iron ore dry grinding at the IJmuiden pelletizing plant102
Life cycle assessment of recycling lithium-ion battery related mineral processing by-products: A review100
Resource utilization of copper slag: The enhanced sulfidization mechanism of Pb2+/NH4+ system on copper oxide in copper slag and its impact on flotation performance91
Kinetics analysis and Cr(6+)-free reaction mechanism of the alkali reduction of South African chromite ores for Cr2O3 extraction89
Environmental evaluation of metals and minerals production based on a life cycle assessment approach: A systematic review81
Experiment and simulation research on the effect of lattice defect-Fe3+ on the quartz surface wettability77
Incorporation of chloride ion in a copper solvent extraction process: A thermodynamic view72
Research on microwave hydrothermal alkaline leaching defluorination of spent cathode carbon from aluminum electrolysis71
Deviation from Young-Laplace theory in predicting bubble detachment in flotation70
Iodide-assisted leaching of chalcopyrite concentrate in acidic chloride solution: Effect of different parameters on the copper extraction rate67
Early-age reactivity and strength development in high volume mine tailings-based alkali activated binders and their application potential66
New insights of selective rupture of synthetic sample under high voltage pulse discharge: A numerical simulation of electric field distribution66
Application of the hierarchical Bayesian models to analyze semi-autogenous mill throughput63
Mechanism of quartz flotation separation from gypsum using tetradecyl trimethyl ammonium chloride: Guiding the improvement of phosphogypsum quality60
Synergistic desilication of phosphogypsum through ultrasonic pretreatment and double reverse flotation59
Advancements in oxygen blast furnace technology and its application in the smelting of vanadium-titanium magnetite: A comprehensive review58
Effect of Na+ alkaline activation on the geopolymerization of a pure metakaolin at room temperature58
A study on the correlation between fractal dimension and particle breakage for tungsten ores under impact crushing56
Fine-grained mineral recognition and segmentation in metal mineral optical images based on improved YOLOv8n model55
Review on comprehensive utilization of nickel laterite ore53
Impact of a residual anionic polyacrylamide and its mechanical degradation level on chalcopyrite flotation in the presence of xanthate53
Quantifying the variability of a complex ore using geometallurgical domains53
Investigating hydrodynamics of a laboratory-scale ImhoflotTM V-cell in recovering ultrafine magnesite from a dolomite-rich tailing51
Composite of kaolinite and activated carbon from pulp waste and sugarcane bagasse using one step KOH activation for rapid and highly efficient lead Pb(II) adsorption51
Efficiency of electrocoagulation for simultaneous treatment of As and Mn in neutral mine water51
Co-processing of e-waste with natural resources and their products to diversify critical metal supply chains51
Flotation separation of homogenized fluorite and calcite using sodium silicate and AlCl3 as a combined depressant51
Assessment of different energy-based breakage distribution functions in population balance model of an industrial scale continuously operated wet stirred media mill50
Purification of vanadium-bearing solutions: A comprehensive review50
Ring formation in semi-pilot rotary kiln during salt-roasting of vanadium-bearing titaniferous magnetite concentrate50
Enhancement mechanism of metal ions on the flotation behavior of muscovite in sodium oleate system50
Enhanced bioleaching efficiency of vanadium from stone coal vanadium ore by adding biochar and plasma treatment49
Classifying iron ore with water or dust adhesion combining differential feature and random forest using hyperspectral imaging49
Impact of axial segregation characteristics on the particle collision energy in rotating drums49
Calcium-based replacement-precipitation strategy: selective separation of rare earth elements from bio-lixivium48
The grindability distribution concept for materials and its determination48
Effect of a novel depressant on surface modification mechanism of arsenopyrite and improvement of S–As flotation separation performance47
Crushing characteristics and performance evaluation of iron ore in a cone crusher: A numerical study46
Evaluation of the effects of L-cysteine addition on the bioleaching of zinc and cadmium from sphalerite flotation concentrate46
Phase transformations and microstructure evolution of boron-containing iron concentrate during roasting under CO-CO2-N2 atmosphere: Synergistic effect of soda-ash and CO concentration46
Enhanced extraction of nickel from limonitic laterite via improved nitric acid pressure leaching process45
Froth flotation study of Pb-Zn ore under different temperature constraints45
Pre-concentration and partial fractionation of rare earth elements by ion exchange44
A new methodology to obtain a corrected Bond ball mill work index valid with non-standard feed size44
Utilization of secondary titanium resources based on phase categories: A review of existing and potential processes44
Recovery of niobium and tantalum from tin slags: An alternative approach using acid roasting and oxalic leaching44
Muscovite mica as an alternative source of potassium: advances, challenges, and future directions – a critical review44
Gold extraction using alternatives to cyanide: Ultrasonic reinforcement and its leaching kinetics43
The development of a novel type of microelectrodes to evaluate the reactivity of fine sulphide mineral particles43
Assessment of a bio-inspired frothing agent derived from Vitamin E in mineral processing43
Validation of predictive flotation models in blended ores for concentrator process design43
Investigating the evolution of surface physico-chemistry in arsenide minerals during flotation process: A study of skutterudite, gersdorffite, and nickeline43
Full-process analysis on volatilizing gold, zinc by chlorination roasting and synchronous recovery vanadium by water leaching of carbonaceous gold ore42
Advancements and applications of numerical simulation in enhancing the efficiency of low-intensity magnetic separators42
Beryllium ore Flotation: A comprehensive review from recent advances to future innovations42
Study on the remediation of arsenic pollution in tin tailings by Geopolymer-cementitious hybrids41
Influence of emulsion microbubbles on the flotation recovery of fine-dispersed chalcopyrite41
Behavioural zone identification in rotary mills40
Editorial Board40
Flotation separation of bastnaesite from calcite using a novel Gemini surfactant as the collector40
Understanding adsorption mechanism of a novel “Y” structure carboxylate-hydroxamate surfactant towards rhodochrosite40
Advanced multiphysics field superconducting magnetic separator with reverse air/water charging used for preconcentration of ultrafine ilmenite39
A comprehensive multiscale review of shaft furnace and reformer in direct reduction of iron oxide39
Processing of oxidized nickel ores using sintering, roasting and leaching processes39
Hydrometallurgical stepwise separation of alumina and recovery of aluminum fluoride from waste anode cover material of aluminum electrolysis39
Advancements in the extraction of niobium and tantalum: Innovative strategies in hydrometallurgical processes38
Modified tailings of weathered crust elution-deposited rare earth ores as adsorbents for recovery of rare earth ions from solutions: Kinetics and thermodynamics studies38
Numerical simulation and experiment of coal particles separation in flexible air chamber jig37
Synergistic effects between fatty acids and non-ionic reagents for the selective flotation of scheelite from a complex tungsten skarn ore37
Conductive biomass carbon aerogel with high adsorption performance for gallium in alkaline solution37
Milling efficiency and wear behavior of silicon grinding media in autogenous stirred media milling37
Effect of residual reagents on chalcopyrite losses at Mount Isa Mines copper Operation: Part II - evaluation of flotation mechanisms36
Remediation and improvement of abandoned iron mine soil bio-physicochemical properties by amendments and bioenergy plant Ricinus communis L36
Soluble mineral flotation paradox: Improved recovery with no sign of collector adsorption on minerals signifies colloidal attraction between bubble-bound collector colloids and mineral particles36
Biomolecular mechanism in the uptake of Pt(IV) by Saccharomyces cerevisiae EBY100 cells expressing platinum binding peptides36
A conceptual strategy for effective bulk ore sorting of copper porphyries: Exploiting the synergy between two sensor technologies36
A process optimization method based on first principle model for the roasting process36
Retraction notice to “Experimental study and computer-aided prediction of percentage of water absorption of geopolymers produced by waste fly ash and rice husk bark ash” [Int. J. Miner. Process. 110–136
Challenges in flotation scale-up: The impact of flotation kinetics and froth transport36
Small-scale fluidised bed flotation device for ore amenability testing36
Development of magnetic flotation hybrid separation process for cleaner coal preparation36
Editorial Board36
Proposing a circular economy for mine tailings: using them as catalysts in the treatment of landfill leachate36
A prediction of blend grinding result based on individual ore size measurements and grinding tests36
Resource utilization of phosphate tailings by calcination and leaching with dilute H3PO4 solution36
Synergistic effects of sulfate, magnesium, and bicarbonate ions in mine water on the hydration, microstructure, and long-term durability of Portland cement paste36
From copper ores to e-waste processing: Can urban mining practices be actually integrated into idle capacity in acid-ferric hydrometallurgical facilities?35
A Unity3D gamified tool for froth flotation training35
Investigations on the effect of Fe2+ and Mn2+ in the flotation of fine wolframite with octyl hydroxamic acid35
Modeling the distribution of an adsorbing solute in a catalyzed column35
Influence of process variables on the operational capacity of an industrial vibrating screening35
Use of fatty acids with an ethoxylated alcohol for apatite flotation from old fine-grained tailings34
Effect of redox agents on the reaction behavior of pyrite in sodium aluminate solution at elevated temperatures34
Separation of chalcopyrite from a siliceous copper ore using polyethylene oxide as a depressant: An experimental study complimented by theoretical investigation34
Mineralization process of ferrous ions from ZnSO4-FeSO4 solution at a temperature range of 368.15–423.15 K34
Behavior of froth in absence and presence of particles34
Enhancing malachite flotation: Interface hydration structure and regulation mechanism by bis(2-ethylhexyl)phosphate34
Influence of coagulants and flocculants dosing sequence on the dewaterability of oil sands mature fine tailings by pressure filtration33
Production of boric acid from colemanite ore in the semi-batch reactor: Investigation of product yield and impurity control33
The differential effect of amorphous μ-S and orthorhombic ɑ-S8 on chalcopyrite bioleaching by Acidithiobacillus ferrooxidans33
Novel fluxing strategy of copper matte smelting and trace metals in E-Waste recycling33
The effect of copper ions on the surface chemistry of galena in near-neutral and alkaline solution33
Flotation separation of chalcopyrite using acacia gum as a novel fine quartz depressant33
Three-dimensional characterization of porosity in iron ore pellets: A comprehensive study33
Differential depression of calcium lignosulfonate on chalcopyrite and molybdenite flotation with collector kerosene33
Model investigation of a dry vibrated fluidized sinkhole system for separating coarse particles based on density33
The efficient recovery of molybdenite fines using a novel collector: Flotation performances, adsorption mechanism and DFT calculation32
Ultrasonic flotation of chalcopyrite in a piezoelectric tube: Particle size effects and energy dissipation32
Selective depression of phenoxyacetyl chloride on magnesite: Implications for effective flotation separation of magnesite from dolomite32
An experimental investigation of the performance and pore structure of pervious concrete prepared from waste glass32
An innovative theoretical model for optimizing ball diameter in tumbling mills32
Exploring electric arc furnace dust as a new source of rare earth elements: comparative leaching strategies and two-step selective precipitation32
The effect of residual coagulants and flocculants in process water on the flotation performance of a selected Cu-Ni-PGM ore32
The activation mechanism of metal ions on spodumene flotation from the perspective of in situ ATR-FTIR and ToF-SIMS32
Prospect for recycling critical elements in combustion residues of coal, lignite, and biomass feedstocks31
FlotGAIL: An operational adjustment framework for flotation circuits using generative adversarial imitation learning31
Selective dissolution of copper and iron from molybdenite concentrate using acidic sodium nitrate solution31
Molecular interactions between thiolate collectors and non-ionic frothers in mixed monolayers at the air–water interface using a regular solution theory approach31
Research progress on the recovery of strategic metals lithium and gallium from coal-based solid wastes: from mineral deconstruction to resource utilization31
Study on filtration performance and mechanism of different types of modified steel slag as the filter aid for bauxite residue30
Enhanced impurity removal of ionic rare earth leaching solution through the use of lauryl glucoside30
Commercialisation pathway for low energy wet/dry gyratory rolls crusher comminution technology30
Characterization and simulation of graphite edge surfaces for the analysis of carbonaceous material separation from sulfide ores by flotation30
Investigation on the selective chelation of galena from chalcopyrite by a small molecule depressant in a low-alkalinity system30
A high productivity bioprocess for obtaining metallic copper from printed circuit boards (PCBs)30
Physically emulsifying oily collectors to produce optimal droplet sizes for flotation29
In situ detection of Cu2+, Fe3+ and Fe2+ ions at the microbe-mineral interface during bioleaching of chalcopyrite by moderate thermophiles29
Leaching kinetics of precious metals from platinum–palladium concentrate using H2O2 in an acidic chloride system29
Overcoming stereological Bias: A workflow for 3D mineral characterization of particles using X-ray micro-computed tomography29
Utilization of molasses and vinasse as grinding aids for calcite grinding29
MF-UNet++: a two-stage feature fusion network with multiscale feature extraction for flotation froth image segmentation29
Effect of copper/nickel ratio on the efficiency of biobeneficiation of bulk copper-nickel sulfide concentrates29
Pyrolusite dissolution in a choline chloride/ferrous chloride deep eutectic solvent and density functional theory simulation of leaching process29
Selective extraction of nickel and cobalt from disseminated sulfide flotation cleaner tailings using alkaline glycine-ammonia leaching solutions29
Analysis of the progress in cassiterite beneficiation research based on particle size characteristics29
Effect and mechanism of quaternary ammonium salt ionic liquid as a collector on desulfurization and desilication from artificial mixed bauxite using flotation29
Beneficiation of Li-bearing sedimentary claystone by centrifugation28
Numerical investigation of a vertical roller mill using DEM-MBD coupling method28
Selective inhibition of kaolinite entrainment during chalcopyrite flotation in saline water28
Kinetics of metals dissolution from EV batteries for the development of sustainable technology28
Extraction of lithium from cookeite-bearing claystone by chlorination roasting: From thermodynamic calculation to experimental practice28
Research on size segregation dynamics and processes of a binary mixture dense granular flow28
The effects of ultrasonic wave on heterogeneous coagulation and flotation separation of pentlandite-serpentine28
A clean method for alumina production and the coproduction of silicon-potassium compound fertilizer from middle and low grade bauxite ore28
Improving the performance of a low-grade porphyry copper ore flotation plant using a simulator that can predict grade vs. recovery curves28
Coffee shell as a green reductant for iron recovery from pyrite cinder: synergy of biomass-driven reduction and acid leaching27
Simplified hydrometallurgical route for the synthesis of silica-free hematite from iron ore tailings27
A review on steeply inclined settlers for water clarification27
Selectively recovering scandium from red mud by a combination process of sulfation roasting and water leaching27
Selective flotation separation of magnesite from dolomite and calcite using the mixed WG + HEDP depressants27
Improved particle separation, characterisation and analysis for ore beneficiation studies using 3D X-ray micro-computed tomography27
A study of magnesium dissolution from serpentinites composed of different serpentine group minerals27
Comparison of surface physicochemical properties of spodumene and feldspar using different grinding media: Implications for flotation separation27
DEM simulation and optimization of crushing chamber shape of gyratory crusher based on Ab-t10 model27
An overview on recent separation and purification strategies for recovery of Nb and Ta from primary and secondary ore sources27
Mixed surfactants with solubilization behaviors: Separation of feldspar and quartz by self-assembly flotation27
Geochemistry and mineralogy of a spodumene-pegmatite lithium ore at various mineral beneficiation stages27
Extraction of Li, K, and Rb from zinnwaldite by chlorination roasting with CaCl227
Innovating an amphoteric collector derived from dodecylamine molecular structure: Facilitating the selective flotation separation of apatite from quartz and dolomite26
Improved monazite flotation through combined use of oleic acid and alkyl hydroxamate: A surface chemistry approach26
High-efficiency treatment of lead-zinc beneficiation wastewater by Fenton (FT) coupled with micro-nano bubbles (MNBs): effective utilization of H2O226
Exploring the connection between elemental sulphur and sulphide minerals during Stage A conditions – A Design of Experiments Investigation26
An integrated intelligent framework for maximising SAG mill throughput: Incorporating expert knowledge, machine learning and evolutionary algorithms for parameter optimisation26
Selective alkaline leaching of antimony from Low-grade refractory gold ores and process optimization26
Highly efficient leaching of aluminum and chromium from aluminum chromium slag using NaOH-NaNO3 binary molten salt26
Fluid dynamics study of bubble–liquid interaction mechanism in laboratory scale aerated mechanical stirring tank for leaching via CLSVOF method26
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A review of environmentally friendly gold lixiviants: Fundamentals, applications, and commonalities26
Rare earth elements resources and beneficiation: A review26
Editorial Board26
Ultrasound-induced entropy enhancement of tannic acid for selective germanium extraction from complex solutions26
Performance comparison of laboratory scale air classifier and hydrocyclone at the same target size25
Formation of core–shell structure on azurite with DMTD surface modification and its response to flotation25
Exploring chalcopyrite (bio)leaching mechanisms under thermophilic conditions25
In situ probing and microstructural evolution mechanisms of hydrogen-derived manganosite (MnO) during oxidative cooling25
The combined inhibitory effect of potassium permanganate and modified polyacrylamide on the flotation behavior of antimonite and arsenopyrite25
New perspective on the depassivation mechanism of chalcopyrite by ethylene thiourea25
A novel depressant N,N-bis(phosphonomethyl)glycine for magnesite-dolomite separation and its mechanism25
Quantitative 3D characterization of chromite ore particles25
Maximizing the recovery and throughput of a rougher flotation bank by improving the recovery of composite particles25
Effects of agitation intensity and foam stability on the Floc-flotation of ultrafine minerals using a laboratory flotation column25
Exploring the influence of surface roughness on the interface phenomenon between an air bubble and a glass bead: An experimental and theoretical investigation25
Shapley analysis of the effect of operational variables on recovery and grades of a Knelson concentrator25
Effects of ultrasound on the electrochemical cementation of copper onto iron25
Adsorption differences and mechanism of Pb-BHA and Al-BHA in the flotation separation of ilmenite and titanaugite25
Adsorption mechanisms and weathered surface effects in the neutral flotation separation of feldspar from quartz using a mixed anionic/cationic system25
From performance to mechanism: Analysis of controlling strength attenuation of high-sulfur lead-zinc tailings cemented paste backfill24
Molten salt activation induced porous graphitic carbon/attapulgite composites as superior adsorbent for multiple mycotoxins24
Study on the flocculation effect and scale-inhibition mechanism of polyacrylamide in mineral processing return water24
Evaluation of novel RAFT block copolymers as alternatives to amine collectors24
Sulfidation reconstruction methods for improving the floatability of copper oxide minerals: A review24
Cyclic biomachining of copper: Maximum metal removal rate with minimum depleted solution24
Study on the whitening effect and mechanism of alkali-additive-enhanced roasting on low-whiteness barite24
Comparing additives effects on bioleaching efficiency of Cd-bearing ZnS concentrate in mesophilic conditioning at high pulp density24
Comparative investigation of artificial neural network and response surface approach in the optimization of indium recovery from discarded LCD screen with the presence of ionic liquids24
Modes of occurrence of rare earth-bearing minerals in South African coal and ash samples using electron microscopy24
Effects of surface Chemistry, particle morphology and pretreatment on zircon flotation24
A sustainable process to recycle aluminum from coal fly ash for simultaneous removal of iron: Solid waste management and evaluation24
Comparison of circuits over time in Canadian practice23
Investigating battery black mass leaching performance as a function of process parameters by combining leaching experiments and regression modeling23
Multi-element comprehensive utilization of high-silicon bauxite by roasting pretreatment and two-stage leaching23
Extraction of pure Co, Ni, Mn, and Fe compounds from spent Li-ion batteries by reductive leaching and combined oxidative precipitation in chloride media23
Study on selective depression of pullulan on specularite/chlorite flotation23
Characteristics of product layer and effects of sulfur-bearing ions on pyrite leaching in sodium aluminate solutions23
An environmentally friendly strategy for the preparation of high-purity quartz using combined collector reverse flotation coupled with acid-leaching technology23
Leaching strategies for the recovery of Co, Ni, Cu and Zn from historical tailings23
Temperature and frequency dependencies of the permittivities of selected pyrometallurgical reaction mixtures23
Leaching of Lithium-ion battery waste at room temperature using controlled reductant addition23
Indium resource industry chain status and supply and demand trend analysis23
Advancement in electrokinetic processes for efficient critical metal Extraction: Unveiling the potential of electrokinetic In-Situ leaching (EK-ISL) in mining and mineral processing22
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Research progress on the extraction technology of clay-type Li resources: a deep analysis from method comparison to future directions22
Flowsheet development for and commissioning of the Kamoa-Kakula project22
Flotation separation of smithsonite and calcite in sodium oleate system using soluble starch as depressant22
Effect of bleaching powder (ClO−) on pulsating HGMS of chalcopyrite from arsenopyrite22
A novel intelligent stereo vision approach for blast-induced fragmentation size distribution: Case study at Golgohar open-pit mine, Iran22
Research prospects of fine particle flotation collision theory: integration and transcendence of energetics and collision mechanics paradigms22
Editorial Board22
Selection criteria for mine tailings as SCM: A Comprehensive Review of Types, Properties and Performance22
Efficient resource utilization of gypsum in the flotation separation of apatite from calcite22
Investigation of Seasonal Variations in Glencore’s Kidd Creek Cu-Zn ore flotation22
Synergistic recovery of Ge and W from lignite via subcritical water activation followed by alkaline leaching22
B2G: A novel framework for froth velocity estimation and quantification with graph neural networks22
Prediction of SAG mill liner wear and geometry optimization using interpretable machine learning22
Investigation of leaching of nickel sulfide flotation tailings to recover valuable metals22
A rest potential study of impurity (As, Au, Ni and Co) bearing synthetic pyrite in alkaline flotation conditions22
Causes of failures in vibrating screens: A literature review22
Evaluation of lactic and succinic acids as green depressants for selective flotation separation of bastnaesite from calcite22
Trace element impurities in anode copper from Olympic Dam, South Australia22
Exploring an alternative flowsheet for the recovery of magnetite from magnetite rich tailings22
Evaluation of polyamino polyether methylene phosphonic acid as an eco-friendly depressant in the separation of apatite and dolomite22
Separation mechanism of a pneumatic dry low-intensity drum magnetic separator and optimization of magnetic fields22
Euler-Euler/RANS modeling of solid-liquid flow in stirred tanks: A comprehensive model validation22
Residual Dewatering Aids in Process Water on Flotation Performance of a Selected Cu-Ni-PGM Ore from a Siliceous Reef22
Improvement of dynamic foam stability with low-frequency acoustic sound21
Modeling and simulation of metal wear in Bonds impeller-tumbler ore abrasiveness test using the Archard model in DEM21
A novel IoT sensor and evolution model for grinding mill liner wear monitoring21
Scandium enrichment in the weathering crust of Emeishan basalt, Dali: geochemical abundance, occurrence states, and pre-concentration potential21
Technical note adaptation of Pierre’s Gy theory of sampling for polished section preparation geared towards automated mineralogical analysis21
Deep learning-based bubble characterization and growth model refinement in gas–solid separation fluidized beds21
Pulsation curves strengthen the high gradient magnetic separation process Ⅱ: Consideration of separation performance21
Editorial Board21
Ignition and combustion of synthetic nickel mattes in simulated flash smelting conditions21
Optimisation of ultrasound-assisted alkali-acid leaching of rare earth elements from run-of-mine and discard coal using the response surface methodology21
Editorial Board21
Efficient platinum cementation via galvanic interactions promoted by physically interconnected zinc-graphite plates in an acidic HClO4-HCl medium21
Research on the distribution of S species in the pressure oxidation leaching process of SrS solution21
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