OOIR: Observatory of International Research

Papers

(The median citation count of International Journal of Mining Reclamation and Environment is 3. 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.)

Article	Citations
Net present value comparison of different mathematical programming models for multi-element open pit mines	37
Comparing the accuracy of two approaches to account for internal dilution: A case study from a porphyry copper deposit	36
Exploring the capabilities of portable device photogrammetry for 3D surface roughness evaluation	29
Synthesis of layered cemented tailings backfill by utilising plant fibres and gold tailings: bending strength, microstructure, and crack extension form	25
Experimental investigations on sustainable mortar containing mining tailing as partial replacement of fine aggregate	25
Experimental study on mechanical aging properties of self‑swelling anchorage bolt under chemical corrosion	24
Mechanical behaviour and instability mechanism of sandstones with impact tendency under different loading paths	23
Investigation of optimal surface paste disposal design based on crack intensity	22
Strategic adaptations of infrastructure/facilities in an operating mining complex under geological uncertainty	20
Thermal signatures of relict coal spoil, waste and tailing dumps	18
Geomorphic approaches to reclamation of abandoned coal mine slurry impoundment closure	17
Mechanical strength and hydration exothermic behavior of cemented paste backfill with early-strength agent under low temperature	17
Machine learning approaches for overbreak and underbreak prediction in underground mining: a literature review	17
Optimising bench-level energy distribution based on drilling error measurements in the mining industry	17
Preliminary assessment of potential pollution risks in soils: case study of the Córrego do Feijão Mine dam failure (Brumadinho, Minas Gerais, Brazil)	15
Human-induced changes and phyto-geomorphological relationships in the historical ravaneti landscape of the Carrara marble basin (Tuscany, Italy)	15
An innovative lightweight model for electric shovel bucket tooth status detection in open-pit mines	15
Optimising the mine production scheduling accounting for stockpiling and investment decisions under geological uncertainty	14
Dynamic damage and energy dissipation of fiber-reinforced cemented tailings backfill under confinement	13
Experimental study of mudrush mechanisms under different moisture contents in block caving	12
Machine learning algorithms for real-time coal recognition using monitor-while-drilling data	12
State analysis of the inclinometer tube for monitoring relative slippage between backfill and surrounding rock mass	12
Automatic blasthole positioning for face drilling rigs in underground mines: a LiDAR-SLAM-based blasthole pattern plan fitting approach	12
Short-term planning of open pit mines with Semi-Mobile IPCC: a shovel allocation model	12
Metaheuristic optimisation of underground mining ramp designs for cost-efficient excavation and support	11

Coupled thermochemical effects on mode II fracture toughness of waste-based cemented paste backfill with/without superplasticizer	11
Analysis of the root causes of fatal injuries in the United States surface mines between 2008 and 2021	11
An effective strategy for stacking and reclaiming iron ore piles	11
KMeans-Riemannian model for classification mineral resources in a copper deposit in Peru	11
Risk factors identification and injury severity classification in Alaska’s mining industry using statistical and machine learning approaches	10
Exploring variations in geometallurgical parameters at increased depth and their challenges at the Cuiabá mine	10
Hybrid machine learning and factor-based simulation for geostatistical modelling of residual resources in a tailings storage facility	10
Joint fleet management and stochastic short-term production planning in mining complexes with carbon footprint reduction	10
An advanced crack detection method for slope management in open-pit mines: applying enhanced YOLOv8 network	10
The long uphill journey of Australia’s rare earth element industry: challenges and opportunities	9
A discrete element modelling of gravity flow in sublevel caving considering the shape and size distribution of particles	9
Poisson’s ratio of granular materials for Mohr-Coulomb elastoplastic model	9
Sustainable mining of critical minerals and metals around the world: bottlenecks and opportunities	8
Modeling the influence of forest vegetation and climate change on the long-term performance of a cover with capillary barrier effects used to control acid mine drainage: the Lorraine case study	8
The investigation of geochemical and geomechanical properties in surface paste disposal by pilot‑scale tests	8
Study on the mechanics and permeability characteristics of cemented backfill with different mineral admixtures	8
APiS (AI powered intelligence spectrum analyser): hyperspectral imaging machine learning analyser app for mineral processing	8
Optimized adaptive neuro-fuzzy inference system for predicting blast-induced ground vibration in quarries based on hunger games search optimization	8
Improving PPV prediction in open-pit blasting through Cubist-based feature enrichment and machine learning models	7
The development of a lithology prediction model using measurement while drilling data in a quartzite quarry	7
Effects of sulphuric-acid attack and chloride-ion penetration on cement mortar with copper tailings: mechanical properties and technical considerations for uses in shotcrete	7
Recent advances, challenges and future trends for the applications of Low Power Wide Area Networks (LPWANs) technologies in underground mines	7
Simultaneous optimisation of short-term production scheduling with blast block model in open pit mines using a new search algorithm	7
Simultaneous shovel allocation and grade control decisions for short-term production planning of industrial mining complexes – an actor-critic approach	7
Soil community catabolic profiles for a semiarid reclaimed surface coalmine	7
Systematic review on prediction of haulage truck fuel consumption in open-pit mines	7
Exploring hyperspectral imaging and regression-based analysis as an alternative to MLA for mineral composition	7
Multi-objective optimisation based on NSGA-II of mine cut-off grade from the perspective of resource security	7
Automatic excavator action recognition and localisation for untrimmed video using hybrid LSTM-Transformer networks	7
An application of simultaneous stochastic optimisation on an open-pit copper mining complex with supply, recovery, and market uncertainties	6
Dynamic weighting and genetic algorithm-based hybrid SVR-Ridge model for improving PM _2.5 forecasting in open-pit copper mines	6
Mathematical modelling and simulation for hydrating backfill body under cemented paste backfill/rock interface loading	6
Comparison of cycle times for manual and semi-autonomous load haul dump (LHD) machines: an operational perspective at LKAB’s Kiirunavaara Mine	6
Joint stochastic optimisation of open-pit mine production scheduling with ramp design	6
An insight into failure of iron ore mine tailings dams	6
Response surface methodology-based characterization and optimization of fibre reinforced cemented tailings backfill with Slag	6
Review of theoretical, experimental, and numerical studies on rotary percussive rock drilling	6
Stress behaviour of cemented paste backfill within temperature controlled stope model	6
Analysis of current research trends in the reclamation of post-mining areas in open pit mining – a review of literature from 2000 to 2024	6
A hybrid MINLP and two-layer reinforcement learning framework for real-time fleet optimisation in open-pit mining	6
Water footprint assessment of mining and processing of gold in Turkey	6
CO ₂ absorption saturation threshold in carbonated coal-based solid waste backfill materials	6
Decision-making for dust suppressant selection in mining roads: a comparative study using FAHP and PROMETHEE II	6
Coordination of electrical drilling machines in open-pit mines: a constraint programming approach	6
Effect of construction method and bench height on particle size segregation during waste rock disposal	6
Geo-metallurgical optimisation of block destinations integrating decision tree classification and game theory	6
Integrating cutting-edge technologies in smart mining across the value chain: a comprehensive state of the art	6
How does mine tailings slurry solids concentration affect stability of dam embankment slope?	6
Utilisation of geometallurgical predictions of processing plant reagents and consumables for production scheduling under uncertainty	5
Machine learning models for occurrence form prediction of heavy metals in tailings	5

Optimising an iron ore mining value chain under geological uncertainty	5
Predicting different components of blast-induced ground vibration using earthworm optimisation-based adaptive neuro-fuzzy inference system	5
Estimating volume of oversized copper ore chunks in an underground mine using a laser scanner and an RGB camera for hammering efficiency assessment	5
A Multiple Objective Genetic Algorithm Approach for Stochastic Open Pit Production Scheduling Optimisation	5
Rheological properties of iron oxide nanoparticle-modified cemented paste tailings materials	5
Machine learning with SHapley additive exPlanations for evaluating mine truck productivity under real-site weather conditions at varying temporal resolutions	5
Goaf instability in an open pit iron mine triggered by dynamics disturbance: a large-scale similar simulation	5
Using mining waste for CO ₂ sequestration: exploring opportunities through mineral carbonation, nature-based solutions, and CCUS	5
The use of dynamic programming in optimisation of cut-off grades and different depletion rates together with rehabilitation cost	5
Innovative solid waste backfilling technology for top coal caving mining: analysing top coal movement and recovery optimisation	5
Experimental data – driven algorithm to predict muckpile characteristics in jointed overburden bench using unmanned aerial vehicle and AI tools	5
Geomorphic-based mine rehabilitation coupled with AMD chemical stabilisation in sulphide-rich ore deposits and soils: insights from a pioneering intervention at the Lousal mine, Iberian pyrite Belt	5
A data-driven field-scale approach to estimate the permeability of fractured rocks	5
Open-pit mine change detection from high resolution remote sensing images using DA-UNet++ and object-based approach	5
Towards understanding the hydration and hardening properties of the cemented paste backfill with a green steel-slag binder	4
Evaluating operational benefits of fleet electrification in open pit mines using discrete event modeling; a case study for implementation of trolley assist trucks	4
Predicting advance rate and cutter life in TBM tunnelling using evolutionary algorithm	4
Improving productivity in block/panel caving through dynamic confinement of semi-autonomous load-haul-dump machines	4
Mining equipment maintenance and reliability: a systematic review of modelling approaches, solution methods, and applications	4
Prediction of the pervious surround performance of blast damage zone to reduce groundwater flow in backfilled open-pits	4
Experimental study on the natural mixing behaviour of waste rocks poured in a paste backfill	3
On the impact of Industrial Internet of Things (IIoT) - mining sector perspectives	3
Rock failure mechanism analysis and simulation optimisation of medium-deep hole blasting under high in-situ stress	3
Experimental study on spatial evolution of mode-I and mode-II fracture toughness of cemented paste backfill under external sulphate attack	3
Driving idlers as an intermediate drive solution for conveyor belt systems	3
Required strength design of cemented backfill for underground metalliferous mine	3
Optimising multi-element cut-off grades for a strategic production plan under geological uncertainty	3
Mining operation decision support: intelligent truck scheduling for open-pit mines with modelling and optimization collaboration	3
Multi-stage optimization framework for the real-time truck decision problem in open-pit mines: a case study on Sungun copper mine	3
A visual knowledge map analysis of coal mine intensity based on CiteSpace software and web of science core database	3
Experimental investigation of multivariate response and anchoring effect of bolt-reinforced jointed specimens with an anchor defect under axial compressive loads	3
Multistage dynamic optimisation of ore flow for underground metal mines	3
The effect of stope size and cut-off grade on the design and scheduling of an underground mining operation in the presence of a pre-concentration system	3