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 2021-08-01 to 2025-08-01.)
ArticleCitations
Incorporation of chloride ion in a copper solvent extraction process: A thermodynamic view160
Modelling and model validation of particle stability and detachment from the particle-laden surface146
Adsorption of Si(OH)4 and Al(OH)4 onto arsenopyrite surface: Exploring the sealing feasibility of geopolymer to arsenopyrite145
The development of a novel type of microelectrodes to evaluate the reactivity of fine sulphide mineral particles113
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Enhanced bioleaching efficiency of vanadium from stone coal vanadium ore by adding biochar and plasma treatment98
Mextral® 6103H/naphthenic acid/TOPO synergistic extraction system for recovery of nickel and cobalt from nickel laterite92
Computational modeling of cetyl phosphate adsorption on magnesite (1 0 4) surface91
How copper dump leaching works87
Validation of predictive flotation models in blended ores for concentrator process design87
New insights of selective rupture of synthetic sample under high voltage pulse discharge: A numerical simulation of electric field distribution82
Comparative atmospheric leaching characteristics of scandium in two different types of laterite nickel ore from Indonesia81
Co-processing of e-waste with natural resources and their products to diversify critical metal supply chains81
Assessment of a bio-inspired frothing agent derived from Vitamin E in mineral processing79
A new methodology to obtain a corrected Bond ball mill work index valid with non-standard feed size76
Selective depression of galena by sodium polyaspartate in chalcopyrite flotation69
Crushing characteristics and performance evaluation of iron ore in a cone crusher: A numerical study69
Research on microwave hydrothermal alkaline leaching defluorination of spent cathode carbon from aluminum electrolysis66
Pre-concentration and partial fractionation of rare earth elements by ion exchange64
Validation of a population balance model for iron ore dry grinding at the IJmuiden pelletizing plant63
Effect of Na+ alkaline activation on the geopolymerization of a pure metakaolin at room temperature62
Iodide-assisted leaching of chalcopyrite concentrate in acidic chloride solution: Effect of different parameters on the copper extraction rate61
Early-age reactivity and strength development in high volume mine tailings-based alkali activated binders and their application potential60
Effects of lead contaminants on engineering properties of Iranian marl soil from the microstructural perspective59
Kinetics and mechanisms of arsenic and sulfur release from crystalline orpiment59
Gold extraction using alternatives to cyanide: Ultrasonic reinforcement and its leaching kinetics59
Efficiency of electrocoagulation for simultaneous treatment of As and Mn in neutral mine water59
Environmental desulfurization of mine wastes using various mineral processing techniques: Recent advances and opportunities59
Full-process analysis on volatilizing gold, zinc by chlorination roasting and synchronous recovery vanadium by water leaching of carbonaceous gold ore57
Agglomeration-flotation of finely ground chalcopyrite using surfactant-stabilized oil emulsions: Effects of co-existing minerals and ions57
New perspectives in iron ore flotation: Use of collector reagents without depressants in reverse cationic flotation of quartz55
Advancements in oxygen blast furnace technology and its application in the smelting of vanadium-titanium magnetite: A comprehensive review55
Review on comprehensive utilization of nickel laterite ore54
Mechanism of quartz flotation separation from gypsum using tetradecyl trimethyl ammonium chloride: Guiding the improvement of phosphogypsum quality54
Investigating the evolution of surface physico-chemistry in arsenide minerals during flotation process: A study of skutterudite, gersdorffite, and nickeline53
Assessment of different energy-based breakage distribution functions in population balance model of an industrial scale continuously operated wet stirred media mill53
Evaluation of the effects of L-cysteine addition on the bioleaching of zinc and cadmium from sphalerite flotation concentrate53
Phase transformations and microstructure evolution of boron-containing iron concentrate during roasting under CO-CO2-N2 atmosphere: Synergistic effect of soda-ash and CO concentration52
Fine-grained mineral recognition and segmentation in metal mineral optical images based on improved YOLOv8n model50
Experiment and simulation research on the effect of lattice defect-Fe3+ on the quartz surface wettability50
Purification of vanadium-bearing solutions: A comprehensive review50
Quantifying the variability of a complex ore using geometallurgical domains49
Classifying iron ore with water or dust adhesion combining differential feature and random forest using hyperspectral imaging48
Simulation of bubble–particle collision process and estimation of collision probability using a coupled smoothed particle hydrodynamics–discrete element method model48
Heterogenous carrier flotation technique for recovering finely ground chalcopyrite particles using coarse pyrite particles as a carrier47
A study on the correlation between fractal dimension and particle breakage for tungsten ores under impact crushing47
Flotation separation of bastnaesite from calcite using a novel Gemini surfactant as the collector47
Adsorption of cupferron on malachite (−2 0 1) surface and implication for flotation47
Technospheric mining of scandium from hydrometallurgical tailings of nickel laterite processing: Selection of lixiviant and optimisation of leaching variables46
Environmental evaluation of metals and minerals production based on a life cycle assessment approach: A systematic review46
Study on the integrated roasting process of kalsilite ore-CaCl2·2H2O system46
Impact of axial segregation characteristics on the particle collision energy in rotating drums45
Low residual dissolved phosphate in spent medium bioleaching enables rapid and enhanced solubilization of rare earth elements from end-of-life NiMH batteries43
Enhanced extraction of nickel from limonitic laterite via improved nitric acid pressure leaching process43
Life cycle assessment of recycling lithium-ion battery related mineral processing by-products: A review43
Effects of redox potential on chalcopyrite leaching: An overview43
Flotation separation of homogenized fluorite and calcite using sodium silicate and AlCl3 as a combined depressant43
Editorial Board42
A prediction of blend grinding result based on individual ore size measurements and grinding tests42
Enhancement mechanism of metal ions on the flotation behavior of muscovite in sodium oleate system42
The utility of Bayesian data reconciliation for separations41
Investigations on the effect of Fe2+ and Mn2+ in the flotation of fine wolframite with octyl hydroxamic acid41
Novel fluxing strategy of copper matte smelting and trace metals in E-Waste recycling41
Biomolecular mechanism in the uptake of Pt(IV) by Saccharomyces cerevisiae EBY100 cells expressing platinum binding peptides41
A process optimization method based on first principle model for the roasting process41
Understanding adsorption mechanism of a novel “Y” structure carboxylate-hydroxamate surfactant towards rhodochrosite40
Challenges in flotation scale-up: The impact of flotation kinetics and froth transport40
Processing of oxidized nickel ores using sintering, roasting and leaching processes40
Optimization study of thickener hydrocyclones40
Evaluation of the effect of the fluxing agent over the purification of Columbite-Tantalite ore for the synthesis of Nb,Ta mixed oxides39
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. 110–139
Modeling the distribution of an adsorbing solute in a catalyzed column39
Numerical simulation and experiment of coal particles separation in flexible air chamber jig39
A robust fuzzy hybrid MCDM ranking method for optimal selection of lithium extraction process from brine and seawater39
Polyurethane foam as biomass support for removal of thiosalts from flotation process water39
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From copper ores to e-waste processing: Can urban mining practices be actually integrated into idle capacity in acid-ferric hydrometallurgical facilities?38
Mineralization process of ferrous ions from ZnSO4-FeSO4 solution at a temperature range of 368.15–423.15 K38
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 mechanisms37
Behavior of froth in absence and presence of particles37
Classification of indicators measuring environmental sustainability of mining and processing of copper37
A Unity3D gamified tool for froth flotation training37
Development of magnetic flotation hybrid separation process for cleaner coal preparation37
Separation of chalcopyrite from a siliceous copper ore using polyethylene oxide as a depressant: An experimental study complimented by theoretical investigation36
Differential depression of calcium lignosulfonate on chalcopyrite and molybdenite flotation with collector kerosene36
Simultaneous sulfide oxidation and gold dissolution by cyanide-free leaching from refractory and double refractory gold concentrates36
Behavioural zone identification in rotary mills36
Effect of redox agents on the reaction behavior of pyrite in sodium aluminate solution at elevated temperatures36
Soluble mineral flotation paradox: Improved recovery with no sign of collector adsorption on minerals signifies colloidal attraction between bubble-bound collector colloids and mineral particles35
The interaction of flotation reagents with metal ions in mineral surfaces: A perspective from coordination chemistry35
Use of fatty acids with an ethoxylated alcohol for apatite flotation from old fine-grained tailings35
Advancements in the extraction of niobium and tantalum: Innovative strategies in hydrometallurgical processes35
Modified tailings of weathered crust elution-deposited rare earth ores as adsorbents for recovery of rare earth ions from solutions: Kinetics and thermodynamics studies35
Influence of coagulants and flocculants dosing sequence on the dewaterability of oil sands mature fine tailings by pressure filtration35
Flotation behavior and mechanism of hydroxycitric acid as a depressant on the flotation separation of cassiterite from calcite34
Hydrometallurgical stepwise separation of alumina and recovery of aluminum fluoride from waste anode cover material of aluminum electrolysis34
A comprehensive multiscale review of shaft furnace and reformer in direct reduction of iron oxide34
A study to understand the role of ethylene glycol in the oxidative acid dissolution of chalcopyrite34
Synergistic effects between fatty acids and non-ionic reagents for the selective flotation of scheelite from a complex tungsten skarn ore34
Conductive biomass carbon aerogel with high adsorption performance for gallium in alkaline solution34
Direct visualisation of bubble-particle interactions in presence of cavitation bubbles in an ultrasonic flotation cell34
A conceptual strategy for effective bulk ore sorting of copper porphyries: Exploiting the synergy between two sensor technologies33
Three-dimensional characterization of porosity in iron ore pellets: A comprehensive study33
A review of modeling and control strategies for cone crushers in the mineral processing and quarrying industries33
Solving multifunctionality in the carbon footprint assessment of primary metals production: Comparison of different approaches33
Resource utilization of phosphate tailings by calcination and leaching with dilute H3PO4 solution33
Remediation and improvement of abandoned iron mine soil bio-physicochemical properties by amendments and bioenergy plant Ricinus communis L33
Small-scale fluidised bed flotation device for ore amenability testing33
Commercialisation pathway for low energy wet/dry gyratory rolls crusher comminution technology32
Numerical investigation of a vertical roller mill using DEM-MBD coupling method32
Production of boric acid from colemanite ore in the semi-batch reactor: Investigation of product yield and impurity control32
The differential effect of amorphous μ-S and orthorhombic ɑ-S8 on chalcopyrite bioleaching by Acidithiobacillus ferrooxidans32
Promotion of oxidation pretreatment on sulfidation of cuprite surface and its contribution to flotation31
Effect of copper/nickel ratio on the efficiency of biobeneficiation of bulk copper-nickel sulfide concentrates31
A review on steeply inclined settlers for water clarification31
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 extraction of nickel and cobalt from disseminated sulfide flotation cleaner tailings using alkaline glycine-ammonia leaching solutions31
Effect of solid wettability on three-phase hydrodynamic cavitation30
Model investigation of a dry vibrated fluidized sinkhole system for separating coarse particles based on density30
Characterization and simulation of graphite edge surfaces for the analysis of carbonaceous material separation from sulfide ores by flotation30
The effect of copper ions on the surface chemistry of galena in near-neutral and alkaline solution30
The effect of residual coagulants and flocculants in process water on the flotation performance of a selected Cu-Ni-PGM ore30
Physically emulsifying oily collectors to produce optimal droplet sizes for flotation30
Geochemistry and mineralogy of a spodumene-pegmatite lithium ore at various mineral beneficiation stages30
The activation mechanism of metal ions on spodumene flotation from the perspective of in situ ATR-FTIR and ToF-SIMS30
Selective dissolution of copper and iron from molybdenite concentrate using acidic sodium nitrate solution30
Molecular interactions between thiolate collectors and non-ionic frothers in mixed monolayers at the air–water interface using a regular solution theory approach30
The effects of ultrasonic wave on heterogeneous coagulation and flotation separation of pentlandite-serpentine30
A high productivity bioprocess for obtaining metallic copper from printed circuit boards (PCBs)30
Improved monazite flotation through combined use of oleic acid and alkyl hydroxamate: A surface chemistry approach29
In situ detection of Cu2+, Fe3+ and Fe2+ ions at the microbe-mineral interface during bioleaching of chalcopyrite by moderate thermophiles29
Estimation of mineral liberation distribution functions to be used in modelling of impact and attrition milling29
Investigation on the flotation separation of fluorite from celestite using a novel depressant: Sodium polynaphthalene formaldehyde sulfonate29
An overview on recent separation and purification strategies for recovery of Nb and Ta from primary and secondary ore sources29
Mixed surfactants with solubilization behaviors: Separation of feldspar and quartz by self-assembly flotation29
Research on size segregation dynamics and processes of a binary mixture dense granular flow29
Understanding the impact of geotechnical ore properties and blast design on comminution circuits using simulations29
Extraction of Li, K, and Rb from zinnwaldite by chlorination roasting with CaCl229
Selective depression of phenoxyacetyl chloride on magnesite: Implications for effective flotation separation of magnesite from dolomite29
Overcoming stereological Bias: A workflow for 3D mineral characterization of particles using X-ray micro-computed tomography29
Investigation on the selective chelation of galena from chalcopyrite by a small molecule depressant in a low-alkalinity system29
A new model between the Bond and Hardgrove grindability based on volumetric powder filling by using limestones29
Effect and mechanism of quaternary ammonium salt ionic liquid as a collector on desulfurization and desilication from artificial mixed bauxite using flotation29
Numerical estimation of critical local energy dissipation rate for particle detachment from a bubble-particle aggregate captured within a confined vortex29
Simulation platform for in-situ Fe(II) oxidation and bioscorodite crystallization in a one-step process for As(V) immobilization from acid wastewater29
Dry deep screening of spodumene and its mineral processing technology28
Comparison of surface physicochemical properties of spodumene and feldspar using different grinding media: Implications for flotation separation28
High-Temperature microwave properties and phase transitions of ultramafic nickel ores28
An integrated intelligent framework for maximising SAG mill throughput: Incorporating expert knowledge, machine learning and evolutionary algorithms for parameter optimisation28
Selective inhibition of kaolinite entrainment during chalcopyrite flotation in saline water28
Innovative utilization of acid mine drainage (AMD): A promising activator for pyrite flotation once depressed in a high alkali solution (HAS)–Gearing towards a cleaner production concept of copper sul28
Selectively recovering scandium from red mud by a combination process of sulfation roasting and water leaching28
Thermodynamic analysis of gold leaching by copper-glycine-thiosulfate solutions using Eh-pH and species distribution diagrams28
Innovating an amphoteric collector derived from dodecylamine molecular structure: Facilitating the selective flotation separation of apatite from quartz and dolomite27
A novel GCMS method for the quantitative analysis of sodium oleate in froth flotation27
Recovery of cobalt and nickel from magnesium-rich sulfate leach liquor with magnesium oxide precipitation method27
Improving the performance of a low-grade porphyry copper ore flotation plant using a simulator that can predict grade vs. recovery curves27
Enhanced impurity removal of ionic rare earth leaching solution through the use of lauryl glucoside27
Simplified hydrometallurgical route for the synthesis of silica-free hematite from iron ore tailings27
Highly efficient leaching of aluminum and chromium from aluminum chromium slag using NaOH-NaNO3 binary molten salt27
Coupled DEM-MBD-PRM simulations of high-pressure grinding rolls. Part 1: Calibration and validation in pilot-scale27
Selective depression of talc in azurite sulfidization flotation by tamarind polysaccharide gum: Flotation response and adsorption mechanism27
The efficient recovery of molybdenite fines using a novel collector: Flotation performances, adsorption mechanism and DFT calculation26
In-line characterisation of continuous phase conductivity in slurry flows using artificial intelligence tomography26
Residual Dewatering Aids in Process Water on Flotation Performance of a Selected Cu-Ni-PGM Ore from a Siliceous Reef26
Beneficiation of Li-bearing sedimentary claystone by centrifugation26
A review of environmentally friendly gold lixiviants: Fundamentals, applications, and commonalities26
Selective flotation separation of fluorite from calcite by using sesbania gum as depressant26
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Causes of failures in vibrating screens: A literature review26
Comparison of circuits over time in Canadian practice26
Improved particle separation, characterisation and analysis for ore beneficiation studies using 3D X-ray micro-computed tomography26
Selective flotation separation of magnesite from dolomite and calcite using the mixed WG + HEDP depressants26
Selective alkaline leaching of antimony from Low-grade refractory gold ores and process optimization26
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 liquids26
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The effect of operating conditions on density stratification in a batch jig I: The influence on the equilibrium stratification profile26
DEM simulation and optimization of crushing chamber shape of gyratory crusher based on Ab-t10 model26
A study of magnesium dissolution from serpentinites composed of different serpentine group minerals26
Rare earth elements resources and beneficiation: A review26
Comparing additives effects on bioleaching efficiency of Cd-bearing ZnS concentrate in mesophilic conditioning at high pulp density25
An environmentally friendly strategy for the preparation of high-purity quartz using combined collector reverse flotation coupled with acid-leaching technology25
Temperature and frequency dependencies of the permittivities of selected pyrometallurgical reaction mixtures25
A novel intelligent stereo vision approach for blast-induced fragmentation size distribution: Case study at Golgohar open-pit mine, Iran25
Direct reduction of iron ore pellets by H2 and CO: In-situ investigation of the structural transformation and reduction progression caused by atmosphere and temperature25
Evaluation of lactic and succinic acids as green depressants for selective flotation separation of bastnaesite from calcite25
Advancement in electrokinetic processes for efficient critical metal Extraction: Unveiling the potential of electrokinetic In-Situ leaching (EK-ISL) in mining and mineral processing25
Maximizing the recovery and throughput of a rougher flotation bank by improving the recovery of composite particles25
Quantitative 3D characterization of chromite ore particles25
Performance comparison of laboratory scale air classifier and hydrocyclone at the same target size25
Evaluation of novel RAFT block copolymers as alternatives to amine collectors25
Shapley analysis of the effect of operational variables on recovery and grades of a Knelson concentrator25
Investigation of leaching of nickel sulfide flotation tailings to recover valuable metals25
The roles of lead ions in restoring the floatability of pyrite depressed by free cyanide25
Cyclic biomachining of copper: Maximum metal removal rate with minimum depleted solution25
A rest potential study of impurity (As, Au, Ni and Co) bearing synthetic pyrite in alkaline flotation conditions25
Modelling pyrite oxidation in a refractory gold ore stockpile to estimate the gold recovery via direct cyanide leaching – A case study25
The combined inhibitory effect of potassium permanganate and modified polyacrylamide on the flotation behavior of antimonite and arsenopyrite25
Effects of ultrasound on the electrochemical cementation of copper onto iron25
Exploring the connection between elemental sulphur and sulphide minerals during Stage A conditions – A Design of Experiments Investigation25
Removal of suspended solids from weathered tungsten-ore beneficiation wastewater by electroneutralization and chemical precipitation25
Deep learning-based ash content prediction of coal flotation concentrate using convolutional neural network25
A novel depressant N,N-bis(phosphonomethyl)glycine for magnesite-dolomite separation and its mechanism25
Extraction of pure Co, Ni, Mn, and Fe compounds from spent Li-ion batteries by reductive leaching and combined oxidative precipitation in chloride media24
Flotation behavior and mechanism of ilmenite using ferrate as activator24
Characteristics of product layer and effects of sulfur-bearing ions on pyrite leaching in sodium aluminate solutions24
Effects of agitation intensity and foam stability on the Floc-flotation of ultrafine minerals using a laboratory flotation column24
Efficient resource utilization of gypsum in the flotation separation of apatite from calcite24
Multi-element comprehensive utilization of high-silicon bauxite by roasting pretreatment and two-stage leaching24
A sustainable process to recycle aluminum from coal fly ash for simultaneous removal of iron: Solid waste management and evaluation24
Exploring the influence of surface roughness on the interface phenomenon between an air bubble and a glass bead: An experimental and theoretical investigation24
Extraction of copper from chalcopyrite with potassium dichromate in 1-ethyl-3-methylimidazolium hydrogen sulfate ionic liquid aqueous solution24
Performance evaluation of a deep learning based wet coal image classification24
New perspective on the depassivation mechanism of chalcopyrite by ethylene thiourea24
Comprehensive utilization of waste residue from lithium extraction process of spodumene24
Flotation separation of diaspore and kaolinite by using dodecanamide and cetyltrimethylammonium bromide as an effective mixed collector24
Study on selective depression of pullulan on specularite/chlorite flotation24
Investigating battery black mass leaching performance as a function of process parameters by combining leaching experiments and regression modeling24
Effect of turbulence dispersion on bubble-particle collision efficiency23
Effects of surface Chemistry, particle morphology and pretreatment on zircon flotation23
Simultaneous extraction of nickel, copper, and cobalt from low–grade nickel matte by oxidative sulfation roasting-water leaching process23
Flowsheet development for and commissioning of the Kamoa-Kakula project23
Lithium enrichment optimization from Dead Sea end brine by chemical precipitation technique23
Euler-Euler/RANS modeling of solid-liquid flow in stirred tanks: A comprehensive model validation23
From performance to mechanism: Analysis of controlling strength attenuation of high-sulfur lead-zinc tailings cemented paste backfill23
Exploring chalcopyrite (bio)leaching mechanisms under thermophilic conditions23
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Formation of core–shell structure on azurite with DMTD surface modification and its response to flotation23
Adsorption differences and mechanism of Pb-BHA and Al-BHA in the flotation separation of ilmenite and titanaugite23
Leaching strategies for the recovery of Co, Ni, Cu and Zn from historical tailings23
A review of environmental aspect of rare earth element extraction processes and solution purification techniques23
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Pyrochlore flotation from silicate gangue minerals: Amine adsorption mechanisms and the effect of modifying reagents23
Pressure oxidative leaching of chromite in the NaOH-NaNO3-H2O binary sub-molten reaction medium22
Green and selective leaching of regolith-hosted rare earth elements by Paraburkholderia fungorum22
Study on the mechanism of hydrogen-based mineral phase transformation to enhance the grinding characteristics of Bayan Obo polymetallic ore22
Separation mechanism of chalcopyrite and pyrite due to H2O2 treatment in low-alkaline seawater flotation system22
Online separation of critical rare earth elements from end-of-life permanent magnets using micro polymer inclusion beads (µPIBs)22
Technical note adaptation of Pierre’s Gy theory of sampling for polished section preparation geared towards automated mineralogical analysis22
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
Improvement of dynamic foam stability with low-frequency acoustic sound22
Hybrid PSO enhanced ANN model and central composite design for modelling and optimization of Low-Intensity magnetic separation of hematite22
The first attempt of applying ceramic balls in industrial tumbling mill: A case study22
Separation mechanism of ilmenite from titanaugite with mixed BHA/NaOL collector22
A dynamic flotation model for predictive control incorporating froth physics. Part I: Model development22
Multivariate modeling and optimization of the reverse cationic flotation process of iron ore using depressant-modified starch22
Acid pressure oxidation leaching of arsenopyrite in the presence of pyrite: Oxygen consumption kinetics22
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