Minerals, Volume 14, Issue 9

The spatial distribution characteristics of iron ore components are important when measuring the difficulty of their beneficiation. Polarized light microscopy and scanning electron microscopy are traditional methods with some shortcomings, including...

The analysis of the main factors of brittleness is an important basis for the selection of engineering desserts in shale oil reservoirs. In this study, with the shale oil reservoir of the Liushagang Formation in the X Depression of the Beibuwan Basin...

Mississippi Valley-type (MVT) Pb-Zn deposits are a subtype of sedimentary-hosted mineralization. These deposits are hosted by carbonate sequences in passive-margin tectonic settings. This paper uses the Fry technique and distance distribution analysi...

A calc–alkaline dioritic–andesitic–dacitic intrusive–volcanic complex of Early Oligocene (30 Ma) age and its Mesozoic sedimentary basement at Recsk host a well-preserved porphyry–skarn–polymetallic carbonate-replac...

The manganese deposits at the Kato Nevrokopi area are located in the Drama Basin (Northern Greece) and belong to the Rhodope Metamorphic Province. The deposits were previously exploited for several supergene Mn-oxide ore bodies of massive, battery-gr...

The exact geological processes involved in the formation of subduction zone-related carbonatites remain ambiguous, along with their implications for crustal/carbon recycling in carbonatite melt generation. This study provides new geochemical and stab...

In the mining industry, lithological identification is crucial for ensuring the safety of equipment and personnel, as well as for improving production efficiency. Traditional ore identification methods, such as visual inspection, physical testing, an...

Coal is expected to continue dominating the global energy landscape for a considerable period in the future. However, the depletion of high-quality coal resources and the increasing proportion of difficult-to-float coals are exacerbating environmenta...

This study assessed the influence of sediment and water redistribution in host sediments on peperite formation by examining the peperites at the boundary between Cretaceous lacustrine sedimentary successions and intruding dikes (D1 and D2). The peper...

Developments in scanning electron microscopy (SEM) have introduced instant live coloured SEM images based on elemental composition. Here, we use a technique utilising a Unity BEX detector system, with collection speeds up to 100 times faster than typ...

During the Rhuddanian–Aeronian interglacial period, global geological events such as glacial melting, synsedimentary volcanic activity, biological resurgence, and large-scale marine transgressions caused frequent fluctuations in paleoproductivi...

The thick ore bodies in the Xianglushan tungsten mine have been irregularly mined, forming a super large, connected irregular goaf group and tall, isolated irregular pillars inside. At the same time, there is a production capacity task of recovering...

The European Union aims to be climate neutral by 2050. To achieve this ambitious goal, net greenhouse gas emissions must be reduced by at least 55% by 2030. Post-combustion CO₂ capture methods are essential to reduce CO₂ emissions from the chemical i...

The surface and subsurface karst features of the Eocene limestone plateaus along the Middle Nile Valley in Egypt were formerly believed to be epigene in origin and to have developed during post-Eocene pluvial periods. However, the morphology of the c...

Amidst the rapid advancement of artificial intelligence and information technology, the emergence of big data and machine learning provides a new research paradigm for mineral exploration. Focusing on the Tethyan metallogenic domain, this paper condu...

With the escalating demand for advanced and eco-friendly processing technologies in mining engineering, the potential applications of microwave heating technology in the treatment of cement tailings backfill (CTB) are expanding significantly. This re...

Industrial solid residual waste (ISRW) generated during and/or due to the making of energy, heat, and raw materials poses a major threat to a sustainable future due to its large production quantities and complex characteristics. Especially improper d...

Low-maturity shale oil predominates in shale oil resources. China’s onshore shale oil, particularly the Cretaceous Nenjiang Formation in the Songliao Basin, holds significant potential for low-maturity shale oil, presenting promising exploratio...

This article focuses on zircon U-Pb isotope dating and a whole-rock elemental analysis of granodiorites, monzonitic granites, granodioritic porphyries, and alkali feldspar granites in the Yangmugang area of the Lesser Xing’an–Zhangguangca...

Mesozoic granitoid formations offer crucial insights into the tectonic history of the North China Craton. New zircon U-Pb ages of two Mesozoic granitoids in the Huai’an terrane yield ages of 226.4 ± 1.1 Ma for the Yihe (YH) granite and 1...

The formation of Paleozoic silica–iron-rich sedimentary rocks in the Urals volcanic-hosted massive sulfide (VHMS) deposits is considered a result of seafloor alteration of hyaloclastites mixed with calcareous/organic or sulfide material. These...

With the increasing depletion of shallow resources, mining has gradually shifted to deeper levels, and the high-temperature problem of deep mining has restricted the efficient and safe development of mining. In this study, five types of thermal insul...

The article describes the results of a comprehensive study of the extra-framework components of scapolites using quantum–chemical calculations, electronic and vibrational spectroscopy, and single-crystal X-ray diffraction and crystal structure...

The Hongnipo deposit, a newly discovered large copper deposit in the Kangdian Fe-Cu metallogenic belt of southwest China, is hosted in the Paleoproterozoic metavolcanic and metasedimentary rocks of the Hekou group. The deposit comprises five strata-b...

A new occurrence of the Mn-Ba ore mineral, romanechite, has been discovered in a small paleo-doline of the Apulian karst on Mesozoic carbonate rock successions, characterized by reddish incrustations and nodules made essentially by Fe-bearing calcite...

The Qiushuwan Cu-Mo deposit, situated in the East Qinling molybdenum belt, is a notable mining site renowned for its considerable quantities of medium-sized molybdenum. The goal of this study is to improve comprehension and identify additional minera...

Extensional tectonics along NE-trending faults, coupled with diapirism, created paleo-highs and subsiding basins, providing the structural framework for subsequent mineralization processes. The preservation of organic matter within the Fahdene and Ba...

The ion-adsorption-type rare earth element (iREE) deposits dominantly supply global resources of the heavy rare earth elements (HREEs), which have a critical role in a variety of advanced technological applications. The initial enrichment of REEs in...

This work is mainly concerned with the effect of anthropogenic activities, the presence of black sand spots, factory construction, and shipping, in addition to other activities like agriculture, on soil heavy metal pollution along the Mediterranean s...

The East Kunlun Orogenic Belt is an essential part of the Qin-Qikun composite orogenic system, the most crucial orogenic belt in Qinghai Province, and an important gold ore-producing area in China. The Gouli gold field in its eastern section is one o...

A unique Li–Na metasomatic rock from Iwagi Islet in Southwest (SW) Japan is an episyenite that contains new Li-rich minerals, including sugilite, katayamalite, murakamiite, and ferro-ferri-holmquistite. We present petrographical, mineralogical,...

The Dashigou deposit is one of the most representative carbonatite-type Mo-REE deposits in the East Qinling metallogenic belt of China, with a molybdenum resource of more than 180 kt and a rare earth resource of 37.8 kt. Recent exploration has reveal...

Carbonado is a specific variety of diamonds, typical representatives of which are distributed in the diamond placers of Central Africa, Brazil, and Venezuela. Carbonado consists of the microcrystalline aggregates of diamonds, with inclusions of miner...

In this paper, the process of solid-state metalized reduction and magnetic separation was investigated for preparation of nickel–iron concentrate from a low-grade laterite nickel ore. The effects of reduction temperature, reduction time, amount...

Froth flotation, a widely used mineral beneficiation technique, generates substantial volumes of data, offering the opportunity to extract valuable insights from these data for production line analysis. The quality of flotation data is critical to de...

Variations in the recovery of platinum group metals (PGMs) are often attributed to mineralogical and other natural ore-type variations. To increase the recovery of PGMs by the flotation process, a comprehensive understanding of gangue and valuable mi...

The issues of the same material with different spectra and the same spectra for different materials pose challenges in hyperspectral rock classification. This paper proposes a multidimensional feature network based on 2-D convolutional neural network...

The aim is to explore new depressants for achieving the efficient separation of apatite and dolomite. In this work, fucoidan (FD) was examined as an eco-friendly dolomite depressant to separate dolomite from apatite. The depression ability and adsorp...

A large amount of pyrite concentrate slag washing solution is produced in China every year, and this contains valuable components such as Cu²⁺ and Au. The traditional treatment method not only pollutes the environment but also wastes metal resources....

A high-resolution seismic survey (HRSS) is often used in coal exploration to bridge the data gap between two consecutive boreholes and avoid ambiguity in geological interpretation. The application of high-resolution seismic surveys in the Indian cont...

Cone crushers have a central role in the processing of quarry rocks, besides coarser ore preparation in several mineral processing plants. This is particularly true in the case of Itabirite iron ore preparation plants in Brazil, so optimizing their p...

In order to examine further the characteristics of micropore-throat structures of the tight oil reservoir in the Jiufotang Formation in the Houhe region, this study used whole rock X-ray diffraction, routine physical property analysis, and routine th...

Gold, along with other highly siderophile elements, is hosted by Fe-Ni sulfide phases within peridotites and mantle melts. In this context, the lithospheric mantle emerges as a principal reservoir, providing materials crucial for the inception, augme...

Layered cemented filling leads to a layered composite structure of cemented tailings backfill (CTB) composed of high-strength top and bottom layers, as well as a low-strength middle layer. To solve the problem of the low mechanical properties of the...

Ore collection devices are important for the collection of deep-sea polymetallic nodules. Based on the CFD-DEM solid–liquid two-phase flow coupling calculation method, this paper simulated the rise and transport phases of polymetallic nodules u...

Gold grains are observed in a variety of forms, such as coarse-liberated native gold grains, and ultra-fine grains associated with sulfide or non-sulfide mineral particles, in the form of solid solution in sulfide minerals, mainly pyrite. In the flot...

Maseve Mine is located in the western limb of the Bushveld Complex, recognized as the largest layered igneous intrusion in the world. The study shows results from surface (SP1, SP2, and SP3) and tunnel (T3a, T3b, and TP4b) reflection seismic profiles...

Geochemical measurements of stream sediments are practical for small-scale mineral exploration. However, traditional grid interpolation methods cause element concentrations to diffuse and smooth out anomalies, particularly in complex terrains, making...

Coal extraction in China is increasingly moving towards colder regions such as Xinjiang and Inner Mongolia. However, these mines face land restoration challenges due to a scarcity of fertile topsoil. This study explores the potential of coal gangue,...

The main ocean–continent transformation stage of the Qinling and Qilian conjunction zone happened in the Early Paleozoic with the occurrence of a lot of subduction–collision–related magmatic rocks. However, there is still considerab...