Minerals (ISSN: 2075-163X) has launched the Section “Mineral Processing and Extractive Metallurgy”. This Section aims to publish high-quality original research papers and critical reviews featuring the fundamental aspects and industrial applications in the field of processing and extractive metallurgy of primary and secondary resources. This includes but is not limited to physical (i.e., comminution; classification; sorting; gravity, magnetic and electric concentration; froth flotation, coagulation, flocculation, oil agglomeration) and chemical (i.e., hydro-, pyro-, bio-metallurgy; solvent extraction; electro-winning) separation methods as well as advanced analytical techniques, applied mineralogy, process design, and modeling. Environmental aspects of mineral processing are also covered.

We are pleased to present the 2021 Editor’s Choice Articles, a carefully curated list of high-quality articles from the “Mineral Processing and Extractive Metallurgy” Section:

• “Specific Refractory Gold Flotation and Bio-Oxidation Products: Research Overview”
  by Richmond K. Asamoah
  Minerals 2021, 11(1), 93; https://doi.org/10.3390/min11010093
  Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2075-163X/11/1/93

• “Viscosity and Strength Properties of Cemented Tailings Backfill with Fly Ash and Its Strength Predicted”
  by Jie Wang et al.
  Minerals 2021, 11(1), 78; https://doi.org/10.3390/min11010078
  Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2075-163X/11/1/78

• “Creation of Backfill Materials Based on Industrial Waste”
  by Jarosław Rybak et al.
  Minerals 2021, 11(7), 739; https://doi.org/10.3390/min11070739
  Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2075-163X/11/7/739

• “Beneficiation of Low-Grade Rare Earth Ore from Khalzan Buregtei Deposit (Mongolia) by Magnetic Separation”
  by Ilhwan Park et al.
  Minerals 2021, 11(12), 1432; https://doi.org/10.3390/min11121432
  Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2075-163X/11/12/1432

We would like to take this opportunity to thank all the research groups that submitted to Minerals (ISSN: 2075-163X). We would appreciate it if you could circulate this document among your colleagues and network. Furthermore, the following opportunities for collaboration may be of interest:

Submitting a manuscript:
This Section is currently open for submissions. Papers may be submitted via the following link: https://susy.mdpi.com/user/manuscripts/upload?journal=minerals.

Launching a Special Issue:
You have the opportunity to propose hot topics and edit a Special Issue together with experts in the field.

Joining the Editorial Board:
If you are an active researcher in the field of mineral processing and extractive metallurgy and are interested in joining the Editorial Board, please do not hesitate to get in touch ([email protected]).

Minerals Editorial Office