Mining Metallurgy & Exploration

Journal Title
Mining Metallurgy & Exploration

MINING METALL EXPLOR

ISSN / eISSN
2524-3462 / 2524-3470
Aims and Scope
The aim of this international peer-reviewed journal of the Society for Mining, Metallurgy & Exploration (SME) is to provide a broad-based forum for the exchange of real-world and theoretical knowledge from academia, government and industry that is pertinent to mining, mineral/metallurgical processing, exploration and other fields served by the Society.

The journal publishes high-quality original research publications, in-depth special review articles, reviews of state-of-the-art and innovative technologies and industry methodologies, communications of work of topical and emerging interest, and other works that enhance understanding on both the fundamental and practical levels.
Subject Area

METALLURGY & METALLURGICAL ENGINEERING

MINING & MINERAL PROCESSING

CiteScore
2.90 View Trend
CiteScore Ranking
Category Quartile Rank
Materials Science - Metals and Alloys Q2 #60/164
Materials Science - Geotechnical Engineering and Engineering Geology Q2 #95/211
Materials Science - Mechanical Engineering Q2 #298/631
Materials Science - Control and Systems Engineering Q3 #144/286
Materials Science - General Chemistry Q3 #215/407
Materials Science - Materials Chemistry Q3 #175/306
Web of Science Core Collection
Science Citation Index Expanded (SCIE) Social Sciences Citation Index (SSCI)
Indexed -
Category (Journal Citation Reports 2023) Quartile
METALLURGY & METALLURGICAL ENGINEERING - SCIE Q2
MINING & MINERAL PROCESSING - SCIE Q3
Country/Area of Publication
GERMANY
Publisher
Springer International Publishing
Publication Frequency
6 issues per year
Year Publication Started
1984
Annual Article Volume
202
Open Access
NO
Contact
TIERGARTENSTRASSE 17, HEIDELBERG, GERMANY, D-69121
Verified Reviews
Note: Verified reviews are sourced from across review platforms and social media globally.
I submitted a paper on the direction of intelligent mining. It was submitted on 15th August 2021. After submission, the editor changed the assigned time three to five times, and it was directly delayed until 1st October. I sent a reminder once to expedite the process.

On 2nd October 2021, it entered the external review stage. On 3rd November 2021, the external review feedback came back. On 10th November, I urgently needed the results and sent a reminder.

On 15th November 2021, it underwent major revisions. It was returned on 25th November. On 10th December 2021, it entered external review again. It was returned on 30th December.

On 6th January 2022, it was accepted. Overall, the external review process felt fast, while the editing process was slower. However, the editor was very good, and I can only express my gratitude.
2022-01-06
Founded in 1984, originally named Mineral & Metallurgical Processing, it was renamed Mining Metallurgy & Exploration in 2019. It is the flagship journal of the Society for Mining, Metallurgy & Exploration (SME). It covers topics related to mining, geology, and applied aspects of mineral processing. Currently, there is only one scholar from mainland China on the editorial board, but the future looks promising. The impact factor has been increasing year by year, but the review process is becoming slower. It is a non-open access journal.

PS.
May 2020: Submission
September 2020: Major revision
October 2020: Minor revision
January 2021: Accepted
2021-02-09

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