Open-cast iron ore mining is vital for the global economy, providing the raw material for steel production. It is cost-effective and allows for the efficient extraction of large ore quantities within shorter timeframes compared to underground mining. However, open-cast mining can have significant environmental impacts. Open-cast iron ore mining is essential for meeting the demand for iron ore and steel production, it is important to address its environmental and sustainability concerns, such as land use change, habitat destruction, and waste generation. The study extensively explores literature addressing environmental and sustainability concerns associated with iron ore mining, employing a rigorous bibliometric and scientometric analysis through VOSviewer. Within the designated study area, an extensive pool of 35,125 documents was analysed from 2000 to 2023. Leveraging VOSviewer's capabilities, this research aimed to unveil the most productive, influential contributors, and emerging thematic clusters within this domain. The investigation provides a comprehensive overview of the complex landscape in the fields of "iron ore," "mining," "dispersion," "exposure," and "concentration," including insight into the geographical distribution of publications and the influential authors in this field. Through co-citation analysis, pivotal articles and influential authors shaping the field's discourse are identified, encompassing both historical and recent trends. This understanding aids in staying current with the latest advancements. In conclusion, this investigation provides comprehensive insights into the operational, social, economic, and environmental dimensions of open cast iron ore mining. The knowledge gained holds the potential to foster a more sustainable and ethically responsible mining sector by guiding changes, informing decision-making, and contributing to overarching environmental stewardship goals.

露天铁矿石开采对全球经济至关重要，为钢铁生产提供原材料。与地下采矿相比，它具有成本效益，并且可以在更短的时间内有效地提取大量矿石。然而，露天采矿会对环境产生重大影响。露天铁矿石开采对于满足铁矿石和钢铁生产的需求至关重要，解决其环境和可持续性问题也很重要，例如土地利用变化、栖息地破坏和废物产生。该研究广泛探讨了解决与铁矿石开采相关的环境和可持续性问题的文献，通过 VOSviewer 采用严格的文献计量和科学计量分析。在指定的研究领域内，对 2000 年至 2023 年期间的 35,125 份文档进行了分析。利用 VOSviewer 的功能，这项研究旨在揭示该领域内最具生产力、最有影响力的贡献者和新兴主题集群。该调查全面概述了“铁矿石”、“开采”、“分散”、“暴露”和“集中”等领域的复杂格局，包括对出版物的地理分布和该领域有影响力的作者的洞察。场地。通过同被引分析，可以确定塑造该领域话语的关键文章和有影响力的作者，涵盖历史和近期趋势。这种理解有助于了解最新进展。总之，这项调查提供了对露天铸铁矿开采的运营、社会、经济和环境方面的全面见解。所获得的知识有可能通过指导变革、为决策提供信息并为总体环境管理目标做出贡献，从而培育一个更加可持续和更具道德责任感的采矿业。