Aims and scope
The International Journal of Mining Science publishes original research on the discovery, extraction and processing of mineral resources and on the safe and responsible operation of mines. It covers mineral exploration and economic geology, mining methods, rock mechanics, mine safety, mineral processing and the environmental management of mining, and serves researchers, mining engineers and geoscientists in industry and academia. The journal provides open access to all articles.
Exploration and economic geology
- Ore deposit geology and metallogeny
- Structural controls on mineralization
- Geochemical exploration
- Geophysical exploration methods
- Mineralogy, petrography and petrology
- Remote sensing and GIS in exploration
- Resource estimation and geostatistics
Mining methods and mine planning
- Surface mining
- Underground mining methods
- Mine planning and production scheduling
- Loading and haulage equipment
- Drilling and blasting
- Mine surveying
- Mining automation and digital mining
Rock mechanics and ground control
- Rock mass characterization
- Slope stability in open-pit mines
- Roadway and pillar stability
- In-situ stress measurement
- Numerical modeling in mining geomechanics
- Mining-induced seismicity
Mine safety and health
- Coal and gas outburst prediction
- Gas drainage and methane management
- Mine ventilation
- Dust and explosion hazards
- Fire prevention and mine safety materials
- Occupational health in mining
Mineral processing and extractive metallurgy
- Comminution and beneficiation
- Flotation and physical separation
- Hydrometallurgy and bioleaching
- Pyrometallurgy
- Ore blending and grade control
Mining environment and closure
- Mine waste characterization
- Acid mine drainage and heavy metal contamination
- Phytoremediation and land reclamation
- Mine water and hydrogeology
- Radiological impacts of mining
- Mine closure and rehabilitation
Mineral economics and policy
- Mineral economics and valuation
- Mining policy and regulation
- Critical and strategic minerals
- Artisanal and small-scale mining
- Social and community dimensions of mining
Now accepting submissions
Manuscripts are welcome throughout the year through the online submission form.
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Open access
Every article is free to read, download and reuse under the CC BY 4.0 licence, so your work can reach any reader without a subscription or paywall.
Article types
- Research articles
- Review articles
- Case studies
- Short communications
Submissions must fall within the aims and scope above.
How to submit
- Prepare your manuscriptPDF or DOCX, following the author guidelines.
- Submit onlineSend it through the online submission form at arcjournals.org.
- Peer review and decisionAfter an editorial check, the manuscript is sent for peer review. You receive the reviewers' comments with the editorial decision by email.
Questions authors ask
Is there a publication fee?
A fee of $350 USD applies only after your manuscript has been accepted. Nothing is charged at submission or during review.
Can the fee be waived?
Yes. Waivers are available for authors from low-income countries. Write to editor@arcjournals.org with your manuscript details.
How does peer review work?
The editorial office first checks that the manuscript fits the journal’s scope and guidelines. It is then sent to reviewers in the field, and you receive their comments together with the editorial decision by email.
What format should my manuscript be in?
PDF or DOCX, double-spaced, 12 pt font, with references in APA 7th edition format. Full author guidelines are on the journal website.
Will my article have a DOI and be open access?
Yes. Each accepted article is registered with Crossref under a DOI (prefix 10.20431) and published open access under the CC BY 4.0 licence.
Where will my article be discoverable?
Each accepted article is registered with Crossref under a DOI. Open discovery services build their databases from Crossref records, so the article becomes findable in OpenAlex, Semantic Scholar, Unpaywall, Dimensions, Scilit, Lens.org, ScienceOpen and OpenAIRE. The journal itself is listed in ROAD, the ISSN directory of open-access resources.