Journal of Sustainable Mining

Scope & Guideline

Advancing sustainable solutions for responsible mining.

Introduction

Immerse yourself in the scholarly insights of Journal of Sustainable Mining with our comprehensive guidelines detailing its aims and scope. This page is your resource for understanding the journal's thematic priorities. Stay abreast of trending topics currently drawing significant attention and explore declining topics for a full picture of evolving interests. Our selection of highly cited topics and recent high-impact papers is curated within these guidelines to enhance your research impact.
LanguageEnglish
ISSN2543-4950
PublisherGlowny Instytut Gornictwa
Support Open AccessYes
CountryPoland
TypeJournal
Convergefrom 2013 to 2024
AbbreviationJ SUSTAIN MINING / J. Sustainable Mining
Frequency4 issues/year
Time To First Decision-
Time To Acceptance-
Acceptance Rate-
Home Page-
AddressPlac Gwarkow 1, Katowice 40166, POLAND

Aims and Scopes

The Journal of Sustainable Mining is committed to advancing research that addresses the multifaceted challenges of sustainability within the mining sector. Its scope encompasses a wide range of topics, emphasizing innovative methodologies and interdisciplinary approaches to enhance the environmental, economic, and social aspects of mining activities.
  1. Sustainable Mining Practices:
    Focuses on research that promotes environmentally friendly mining techniques, including waste management, pollution control, and resource conservation.
  2. Technological Innovations in Mining:
    Investigates advancements in mining technologies, such as automation, machine learning, and numerical modeling, to improve efficiency and safety in mining operations.
  3. Impact Assessments and Environmental Studies:
    Analyzes the environmental and social impacts of mining activities, with an emphasis on health, safety, and community engagement.
  4. Policy and Regulatory Frameworks:
    Explores the implications of mining regulations and policies on sustainable practices, including climate change mitigation and resource management.
  5. Mining Economics and Resource Management:
    Examines economic aspects of mining, including cost-benefit analyses, resource valuation, and market dynamics affecting the mining industry.
The Journal of Sustainable Mining has identified several trending and emerging themes that reflect contemporary challenges and innovations in the field. These themes highlight the journal's responsiveness to current issues in mining and sustainability.
  1. Data-Driven Decision Making:
    There is a growing trend towards the use of machine learning and predictive modeling in mining operations, enhancing decision-making processes related to production, safety, and environmental monitoring.
  2. Climate Change Mitigation Strategies:
    Research addressing the intersection of mining and climate change is increasingly relevant, focusing on emission reductions, sustainable practices, and the adaptation of mining operations to changing environmental conditions.
  3. Health and Safety Innovations:
    Emerging research emphasizes the importance of health and safety in mining, incorporating new technologies and methodologies to prevent accidents and improve worker welfare.
  4. Post-Mining Land Use and Rehabilitation:
    An increasing focus on the sustainable rehabilitation of former mining sites highlights the need for effective land use planning and restoration strategies to benefit local communities and ecosystems.
  5. Integration of Renewable Energy in Mining:
    The exploration of renewable energy solutions within mining operations is gaining traction, emphasizing sustainable energy use to reduce the carbon footprint of mining activities.

Declining or Waning

While the Journal of Sustainable Mining continues to evolve, certain themes have shown a decline in publication frequency. This may reflect shifts in research focus or advancements in specific areas, leading to a reduced emphasis on previously popular topics.
  1. Artisanal and Small-Scale Mining:
    The focus on artisanal and small-scale mining has decreased, potentially due to a shift towards larger-scale operations and industrialized mining practices, resulting in less emphasis on the socio-economic impacts of smaller ventures.
  2. Traditional Geological Surveys:
    Research centered around traditional geological exploration techniques appears to be waning, as innovative technologies such as remote sensing and machine learning gain prominence in resource identification and management.
  3. Basic Environmental Impact Studies:
    Basic studies on environmental impacts without innovative solutions are becoming less frequent, as the journal seeks to highlight more integrated and solution-oriented approaches to sustainability in mining.

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