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CFD Study on Improvement of Non-uniform Stirring in a Large Bottom-Blown Copper Smelting Furnace Min. Metall. Explor. (IF 1.9) Pub Date : 2024-04-10 Wei Wang, Liangzhao Mu, Hongliang Zhao, Xiaoyi Cai, Fengqin Liu, Hong Yong Sohn
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Exploring the Behavior of Quartz-Glauconite-Phosphate Flotation System Min. Metall. Explor. (IF 1.9) Pub Date : 2024-04-05 O. M. Asem, A. A. El-Midany, M. F. Abadir, S. E. El-Mofty
Glauconite is a clay mineral that is most probably mined with phosphate and represents a challenge for phosphate upgrading by flotation. Reverse flotation is a common method for removing silica and silicate from siliceous phosphate. Thus, a systemic study was conducted to determine the effect of clay and its interactions with siliceous phosphate ore components on its cleaning by flotation. The flotation
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Studies for Extraction and Separation of Rare Earth Elements by Adsorption from Wastewater: A Review Min. Metall. Explor. (IF 1.9) Pub Date : 2024-04-03 Amru Daulay, Lukman Hakim Nasution, Widi Astuti, Fika Rofiek Mufakhir, Slamet Sumardi, Hendra Prasetia
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The Effect of Sodium Sulfide and Anthracite Dosage on Selective Reduction of Limonite Min. Metall. Explor. (IF 1.9) Pub Date : 2024-04-02 Fathan Bahfie, Yepi Triapriani, Achmad Shofi, Fajar Nurjaman, Slamet Sumardi, Ulin Herlina, Riska N. Tirmayani, Pulung Karo Karo, Diah Susanti
The process of selectively reducing limonite ore involves adding 10 wt% sodium sulfide and using anthracite as a reducing agent in varying amounts (5, 10, 15, and 20 wt%). The research aims to optimize the extraction process by studying how factors like reduction temperature, holding time, and reducing agent dosage affect on iron and nickel content and recovery. The ideal conditions identified are
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Bastnaesite Beneficiation by Froth Flotation and Gravity Separation Min. Metall. Explor. (IF 1.9) Pub Date : 2024-04-01 Nathaneal Williams, Corby Anderson
Rare earth elements are in high demand in the USA. Bastnaesite, a rare earth fluorocarbonate containing primarily cerium and lanthanum, is one of the most abundant sources of rare earths in the USA. This research was completed using the ore from Mountain Pass, which is the largest rare earth mine in the USA. This research, resulting in a current patent application, was done to find a way to combine
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The Study of Acid Leaching on the Mineralogical and Microscopic Changes of Red Mud Min. Metall. Explor. (IF 1.9) Pub Date : 2024-03-29
Abstract When alumina is extracted from bauxite ore, one of the environmental pollutants created is known as red mud (RM). This study clarifies that the RM obtained from the Iran Alumina Company has a significant proportion of iron oxides (24%), alumina (19%), silica (17%), and calcium (21%), as well as trace amounts of other minerals. The elements in the RM can be removed and utilized again to reduce
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Application of Mining Width-Constrained Open Pit Mine Production Scheduling Problem to the Medium-Term Planning of Radomiro Tomic Mine: A Case Study Min. Metall. Explor. (IF 1.9) Pub Date : 2024-03-28 Juan L. Yarmuch, Gonzalo Sepulveda
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Investigation of the stability of a fly ash pond facility using 2D and 3D slope stability analysis Min. Metall. Explor. (IF 1.9) Pub Date : 2024-03-27 L. C. de Kooker, M. Ferentinou, I. Musonda, K. Esmaeili
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The Designers’ Perspective on Autonomous Mining Systems and Sociotechnology Min. Metall. Explor. (IF 1.9) Pub Date : 2024-03-26
Abstract Digitalization and automation technology offer new possibilities to increase productivity and obtain higher levels of autonomy in mining operations. Introducing autonomous systems into mining is not only a technical problem in terms of effectiveness and efficiency, nor a problem of safety in human-automation interactions. The systems also need to be designed and developed so that they foster
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Strength Model of Surface Backfill in Upward Slicing and Filling Method and Its Application Min. Metall. Explor. (IF 1.9) Pub Date : 2024-03-23 Jun Wang, Tian-yu Yang, Deng-pan Qiao, Pei-liang Xu, Xi Zhang
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Fluoride-Free Processing of Columbite Concentrate for Selective Recovery of Niobium and Tantalum Oxides Min. Metall. Explor. (IF 1.9) Pub Date : 2024-03-23
Abstract Niobium and tantalum extraction industries heavily depend on fluoride chemistry for metal oxide production. This study concentrates on developing a fluoride-free approach utilizing alkali treatment for selective dissolution of niobium and tantalum phases. The application of microwave heating in the alkali treatment of columbite significantly reduced the processing time, providing a higher
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An Experimental Study on Effect of Limited Boundness (LB) on Peak and Residual Strength of Intact Rock Min. Metall. Explor. (IF 1.9) Pub Date : 2024-03-21 Sonu, Shailendra Chawla, Ashok Jaiswal
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Development of RBI-Overburden–Based Stabilized Material for Unpaved Heavy-Duty Haul Roads Min. Metall. Explor. (IF 1.9) Pub Date : 2024-03-19 Soumya Ranjan Mallick, Abhiram Kumar Verma
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Advancing Roof Fall Rate Prediction in Underground Coal Mines: A Comprehensive Analysis Using the Rock Engineering System Method Min. Metall. Explor. (IF 1.9) Pub Date : 2024-03-19 Hadi Fattahi, Hossein Ghaedi
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Towards a Sustainable and Enhanced Iron Ore Recovery: Bio-beneficiation Review Min. Metall. Explor. (IF 1.9) Pub Date : 2024-03-16 Francis Gitau, Oladunni Oyelola Alabi, Fatai Olufemi Aramide, Kayode Henry Talabi, Mary Nelima Ondiaka
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The Knowledge Management Landscape in the Greek Coal Mining Industry Min. Metall. Explor. (IF 1.9) Pub Date : 2024-03-16
Abstract Coal mining operations are large-scale, long-term frameworks of high complexity. Mining organizations accumulate, develop, and leverage knowledge from diverse scientific and technological fields as a result of these operations. Both practical experience and existing literature indicate that knowledge management (KM) methods within the mining industry primarily target solving immediate technical
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The Effect of Different Magnetic Separation Procedures of a Korean VTM Ore on Combined Pyro-hydrometallurgical Vanadium Recovery Behavior Min. Metall. Explor. (IF 1.9) Pub Date : 2024-03-15 Rina Kim, Yuik Eom, Yeongjin Ahn, Kyeong Woo Chung, Sujeong Lee, Min-seuk Kim, Byunghun Go, Hong-In Kim, Ho-Seok Jeon
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The Road to Zero: The 50-Year Effort to Eliminate Roof Fall Fatalities from US Underground Coal Mines Min. Metall. Explor. (IF 1.9) Pub Date : 2024-03-12 Christopher Mark
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A Novel Approach in Predicting Dump Truck Tyre Life in a Mine Based on Multilayer Perceptron Neural Network Optimised with Particle Swarm Optimisation Min. Metall. Explor. (IF 1.9) Pub Date : 2024-03-11 Solomon Evans Kweku Koomson, Victor Amoako Temeng, Yao Yevenyo Ziggah
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Experimental and Numerical Simulation Studies on the Atomization Characteristics of the Internal Mixing Nozzle and Its Field Application Min. Metall. Explor. (IF 1.9) Pub Date : 2024-03-09 Wenpu Li, Yiyi Zheng, He Shao, Xin Wang, Xi Chen, Yurong Gao
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Quantitative Criterion and Applications for Assessing the Impact of Coal Seam Mining on Overlying Strata Min. Metall. Explor. (IF 1.9) Pub Date : 2024-03-08 Yang Li, Nan Wang, Yifei Song, Xinghai Lei, Tiezheng Li, Lingyun Zou
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Separation and Purification of Cesium from High-Rubidium Solution by Zinc Ferrocyanide Min. Metall. Explor. (IF 1.9) Pub Date : 2024-03-07 Xie Junjie, Li Kang, Shi Zhuonan, Min Changli, Li Shina, Yin Zichen, Ma Ruixin
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Investigation on the Prevention and Treatment Measures of Seepage Failure of the Fine-Grained Tailings Dam: A Case of Iron Tailings Reservoir in China Min. Metall. Explor. (IF 1.9) Pub Date : 2024-03-04 Dayu Long, Changhong Li, Yongyue Hu, Juzhou Li, Yu Wang
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CO2-Free Flux for Sustainable Iron Ore Pelletizing Min. Metall. Explor. (IF 1.9) Pub Date : 2024-03-04 Shaik Mahaboob Basha, Srinivas Dwarapudi, Pulibandla Basaveswara Rao, Indrajit Paul, Surajit Sinha, Shakuntala Tudu
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Sulfur speciation analysis in cyanide leach solutions with liquid chramotography Min. Metall. Explor. (IF 1.9) Pub Date : 2024-03-02 N. Duru, C. Nesbitt
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Characteristics and Control Measures of Deep and Shallow Dense Drilling in Roadway for Pressure Relieving by Cutting Roof Min. Metall. Explor. (IF 1.9) Pub Date : 2024-03-02
Abstract To solve the problem of large deformation of deep soft rock roadway, taking the soft rock roadway of no. 1 coal mine in New Shanghai as an engineering example, the deformation mechanism of surrounding rock of deep soft rock roadway is analyzed by combining theoretical analysis, numerical simulation and field test, and the control countermeasures centering on deep and shallow dense drilling
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Exploration and Improvement of Fuzzy Evaluation Model for Rockburst Min. Metall. Explor. (IF 1.9) Pub Date : 2024-02-28 Qiwei Wang, Chao Wang, Yu Liu, Jianhui Xu, Tuanhui Wang, Yuefeng Li, Quanrui Liu
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Calcium Lignosulfonate as a Depressant for Enhancing Flotation Separation of Covellite and Enargite Min. Metall. Explor. (IF 1.9) Pub Date : 2024-02-28 Rongping Lin, Quanjun Liu, Rongdong Deng
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Equivalency of PDM3700 and PDM3600 Dust Monitors Min. Metall. Explor. (IF 1.9) Pub Date : 2024-02-28
Abstract The PDM3600 and PDM3700 are two closely related person-wearable dust monitors manufactured by Thermo Fisher Scientific. Both are based on tapered element oscillating microbalance technology and provide nearly real-time, mass-based readings of respirable dust concentrations. From a monitoring perspective, the primary difference between the models is the PDM3600 has an integrated cap lamp with
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Atmospheric Leaching Behavior and Kinetics Study of Roasted Laterite Ore Min. Metall. Explor. (IF 1.9) Pub Date : 2024-02-27
Abstract Laterite ore is a valuable resource due to its high content of metals essential for modern technology, including nickel, iron, and cobalt. However, extracting nickel from laterite ores is challenging due to their complex mineral composition and low nickel concentrations. This study examined the leaching behavior of pre-roasted laterite ore and the effect of roasting on leaching kinetics. The
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Chemical Reactivity and Alteration of Pyrite Mineral in the Kubi Gold Concession in Ghana Min. Metall. Explor. (IF 1.9) Pub Date : 2024-02-27 Gabriel K. Nzulu, Hans Högberg, Per Eklund, Lars Hultman, Prosper M. Nude, Abu Yaya, Martin Magnuson
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Stability Assessment of Open Spans in Underground Entry-Type Excavations by Focusing on Data Mining Methods Min. Metall. Explor. (IF 1.9) Pub Date : 2024-02-26 Mosareza Jalilian, Ebrahim Ghasemi, Mohammad Hossein Kadkhodaei
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Assessing Scalability of Natural Radionuclides and Associated Risks in Soils from Gold Mining Areas in Iperindo, Southwestern Nigeria Min. Metall. Explor. (IF 1.9) Pub Date : 2024-02-22 F. R. Amodu, F. Ben, B. N. Ben-Festus, O. K. Olawale, G. O. Edaogbogun
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Stability Analysis of Secondary Mining of Submarine Mine Under the Clamping Control of Fault and Fracture Zone Min. Metall. Explor. (IF 1.9) Pub Date : 2024-02-21 Wenhao Xia, Yang Li, Weidong Song, Jianxin Fu, Chao Zhang, Ling Yu
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Geomechanical Model Test Investigation of Roof Cutting and Roadway Maintenance Technology Under Fault Structures Min. Metall. Explor. (IF 1.9) Pub Date : 2024-02-20 Dongshan Yang, Zhibiao Guo, Yuanxin Zhao, Jingwei Gao, Yuhui Li, Jinglin You
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Destabilization Mechanism and Prevention Technology of Open-Pit Mine Slope with Soft Interlayer Under Rainfall Infiltration Conditions: A Case Study Min. Metall. Explor. (IF 1.9) Pub Date : 2024-02-20
Abstract There are many factors affecting the stability of open-pit mine slopes, among which slopes with soft interlayers have become an important factor inducing deformation and instability due to their poor mechanical properties. In this paper, for the destabilization of a slope with soft interlayer under rainfall infiltration in an open-pit mine in Zhejiang Province of China during the rainy season
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Pretreatment of refractory gold ore by curing with concentrated sulfuric acid Min. Metall. Explor. (IF 1.9) Pub Date : 2024-02-19 Yisa Liu, Kang Li, Zichen Yin, Jiong Dong, Lili Xu, Ruixin Ma, Shina Li
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Unearthing Influential Factors Shaping the Mining Industry’s Development in Peruvian Regions (Apurimac-Cusco): An Exploratory Factor Analysis Perspective Min. Metall. Explor. (IF 1.9) Pub Date : 2024-02-17 Alfredo Valencia-Toledo
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Experimental Study on Suppression of Lithium Iron Phosphate Battery Fires Min. Metall. Explor. (IF 1.9) Pub Date : 2024-02-17 Liming Yuan, Wei Tang, Richard A. Thomas, John Soles
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Recycling of SmCo Magnets by Removal of Iron via Oxidative Leaching Min. Metall. Explor. (IF 1.9) Pub Date : 2024-02-15 Elif Emil-Kaya, Merve Papakci, Bernd Friedrich
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Contribution of Individual Support Components to Roof Stability in a Longwall Gateroad Min. Metall. Explor. (IF 1.9) Pub Date : 2024-02-13 Zoheir Khademian, Morgan Sears
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Coal Pillar Stability Investigation for High-Intensity Mining in the Water-Rich Coal Seam: A Case Study Min. Metall. Explor. (IF 1.9) Pub Date : 2024-02-13 Feng Ju, Dong Wang, Zhongwei Wang
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Deep Neural Network Models for Improving Truck Productivity Prediction in Open-pit Mines Min. Metall. Explor. (IF 1.9) Pub Date : 2024-02-12 Omer Faruk Ugurlu, Chengkai Fan, Bei Jiang, Wei Victor Liu
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Impact of Velocity of Detonation and Charge per Bank Cubic Meters on Flyrock Throw Prediction Using Support Vector Machine Min. Metall. Explor. (IF 1.9) Pub Date : 2024-02-10 Bright Akuinor Tsidi, Newton Amegbey, Daniel Mireku-Gyimah, Manoj Khandelwal
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Agglomeration Scale: A Method to Improve Leaching Performance Min. Metall. Explor. (IF 1.9) Pub Date : 2024-02-09
Abstract Ore agglomeration has been used as part of the heap leaching process for the last 40 years. However, industrial experience shows that the lack of a universal agglomeration standard has limited the benefits of this, otherwise, valuable unit process. The more complex the ore, in terms of the nature and relative abundance of fines (<74 μm), the more important that the agglomeration product satisfies
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Hydrometallurgical Processing of Bastnasite Ore: A Theoretical Approach Using Pourbaix (Eh–pH) Diagrams Min. Metall. Explor. (IF 1.9) Pub Date : 2024-02-09 Isehaq Al-Nafai, Kwadwo Osseo-Asare
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Full-Scale Demonstration and Performance Evaluation of a Hybrid Geopolymer/Biopolymer Cementitious Material Developed for Pumpable Roof Supports in Underground Mines Min. Metall. Explor. (IF 1.9) Pub Date : 2024-02-06
Abstract Recently, a new hybrid geopolymer/biopolymer (GP/BP) cementitious material was developed for improving the performance of pumpable roof supports in underground mines. This study demonstrates the application of the hybrid GP/BP cementitious material and validates its effectiveness in full-scale. In this regard, eight (8) full-size (0.61 m diameter and 1.52 m height) cribs were produced in collaboration
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Flotation Purification of Spent Anode Slag with Water-Soluble Kerosene: A Comparative Study Min. Metall. Explor. (IF 1.9) Pub Date : 2024-02-06 Shiwei Wang, Guomin Wei, Rongjie Kong
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Design Aspects Governing Disc Cutters and Cutterheads of Hard Rock TBM—A Review Min. Metall. Explor. (IF 1.9) Pub Date : 2024-01-31 Biswaraj Dash, V. M. S. R. Murthy, Somnath Chattopadhyaya
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A Comparative Analysis of Deep-Level Mine Water Wastage Identification Techniques Min. Metall. Explor. (IF 1.9) Pub Date : 2024-01-31 M. le Roux, J. H. van Laar, C. S. L. Schutte
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Effect of Sodium and Potassium Ions on the Flotation of Low-Rank Coal in the Presence of Different Collectors: A Theoretical and Experimental Study Min. Metall. Explor. (IF 1.9) Pub Date : 2024-01-31 Rongjie Kong, Shiwei Wang, Dongjiao Gui
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A Scientific Exploration of Blast-Induced Ground Vibration Mitigation Strategies for Sustainable Coal Mining in India Min. Metall. Explor. (IF 1.9) Pub Date : 2024-01-23 Narayan K. Bhagat, Rakesh Kumar Singh, Panchanan Hembram, C. Sawmliana, Arvind K. Mishra
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Valorization From Waste: Combined Reduction of Chromite Ore Processing Tailing and Sub-Grade Manganese Ore to Produce 200 Series Stainless Steel Scrap Min. Metall. Explor. (IF 1.9) Pub Date : 2024-01-10
Abstract Chromite ore processing tailings and low-grade manganese ores are typically considered waste due to their limited or negligible utility, leading to environmental and storage concerns. Researchers globally have explored various methods to utilize or upgrade these wastes, particularly because dumping chromite ore has been linked to severe health issues through Cr(VI) leaching. Individually,
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Mineralogical Features of the Jiboia Ti-Zr Heavy Mineral Sand Deposit, Northeast Brazil Min. Metall. Explor. (IF 1.9) Pub Date : 2024-01-09 Ricardo Oliveira Gallart de Menezes, Claudio Gerheim Porto, Reiner Neumann
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Deep-sea Mineral Resource Mining: A Historical Review, Developmental Progress, and Insights Min. Metall. Explor. (IF 1.9) Pub Date : 2024-01-05
Abstract The deep oceans harbor a wide variety of mineral resources that are characterized by their abundance and high quality. Nations worldwide are actively pursuing the exploration and extraction of these resources. This paper provides a concise overview of the mineral resources found in the deep sea, highlighting the challenges associated with their exploitation. Furthermore, it presents a comprehensive
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Respirable Coal Mine Dust in the Vicinity of a Roof Bolter: an Inter-laboratory Study to Compare Wet Versus Dry Dust Collection Systems Min. Metall. Explor. (IF 1.9) Pub Date : 2024-01-05 F. Animah, A. Greth, S. Afrouz, C. Keles, T. Akinseye, L. Pan, W. R. Reed, E. Sarver
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Application of the Matched Filtering Method to Study the Stream Sediment Geochemistry and Prospecting Prediction of the Baiyun Gold Deposit, Qingchengzi Ore Field, China Min. Metall. Explor. (IF 1.9) Pub Date : 2023-12-30 Jiang Chen, Fengchao Yang, Enton Bedini, Xiaoyan Chen, Chunhui Zhang, Hang Dong
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Fatal Accident Analysis and Hazard Identification in Turkish Coal-Extracting Industry Using Analytic Hierarchy Process Min. Metall. Explor. (IF 1.9) Pub Date : 2023-12-30 Arif Emre Dursun