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Department of Mining Engineering, Central South University, Changsha 410083, China
Dr. Yong Zhao
Center for Rock Instability and Seismicity Research, Northeastern University, Shenyang 110819, China

Advances in Mining and Geotechnical Engineering

Abstract submission deadline
30 September 2026
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30 November 2026
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Dear Colleagues,

This Topic aims to establish an international platform for advancing the exchange of knowledge and technological innovation to address critical challenges within mining and geotechnical engineering. We welcome original contributions covering all aspects of these disciplines, particularly focusing on intelligent mining systems, rock mechanics, ground support, slope stability analysis, precision blasting techniques, geotechnical infrastructure design, mine safety innovations, and sustainable resource extraction methodologies. Emphasis will be placed on interdisciplinary research that effectively bridges theoretical frameworks with experimental validation and practical field applications.

We encourage the submission of papers on rigorous scientific investigations that combine theoretical mechanics, numerical modeling, artificial intelligence applications, and advanced rock mass characterization techniques. We particularly welcome studies that discuss disaster prediction/prevention mechanisms, innovative design paradigms, and cutting-edge analytical methods that push the boundaries of conventional practice in mining and geotechnical engineering.

This Topic seeks to highlight emerging approaches incorporating smart sensor networks, machine learning applications, digital twin technologies, and green mining practices. We invite authors to submit contributions that demonstrate substantial advancements in either fundamental understanding or practical implementation, with priority given to studies that validate theoretical concepts through laboratory experiments, field monitoring data, or successful case studies in operational environments. This collection of papers aims to further transform innovative concepts into implementable engineering solutions to mitigate contemporary challenges in geological resource development and subsurface construction.

Dr. Jielin Li
Dr. Yong Zhao
Topic Editors

Keywords

  • mining engineering
  • intelligent mining
  • rock mechanical
  • ground support
  • slope stability
  • mine safety
  • geotechnical engineering

Participating Journals

Journal Name Impact Factor CiteScore Launched Year First Decision (median) APC
Applied Sciences
applsci
2.5 5.5 2011 19.8 Days CHF 2400 Submit
Geosciences
geosciences
2.1 5.1 2011 23.4 Days CHF 1800 Submit
Minerals
minerals
2.2 4.4 2011 18.2 Days CHF 2400 Submit

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The Gas Migration During the Drainage Process of Ultra-Long Directional Boreholes in Coal Seams
by Shuaiyin He, Mingyao Wei and Yingke Liu
Appl. Sci. 2025, 15(19), 10420; https://doi.org/10.3390/app151910420 - 25 Sep 2025
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The use of ultra-long directional drilling holes for large-scale pre-drainage of gas in coal seams offers advantages such as extensive coverage and high efficiency, but its effectiveness in deep coal seams remains unclear. Focusing on the seepage characteristics of the No. 8 coal [...] Read more.
The use of ultra-long directional drilling holes for large-scale pre-drainage of gas in coal seams offers advantages such as extensive coverage and high efficiency, but its effectiveness in deep coal seams remains unclear. Focusing on the seepage characteristics of the No. 8 coal seam in the Baode Mining Area of Shanxi Province, experimental tests were conducted to investigate the evolution of dual-scale porosity permeability. The relationship between matrix/fracture permeability and effective stress were built. Utilizing numerical simulations, this study reveals the nonlinear mechanism in which permeability behavior during gas drainage is jointly influenced by pore pressure reduction and matrix shrinkage. Field measurements and simulation results demonstrated that in shallow borehole regions (<1500 m), permeability increased by up to 3.5 times, while in deeper regions (>2000 m), drainage efficiency significantly declined due to limited pressure drop propagation. These findings provide theoretical support for optimizing the layout of ultra-long directional drilling holes, enhancing gas drainage efficiency, and ensuring safe mining operations. Full article
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Research on the Deviatoric Stress Mode and Control of the Surrounding Rock in Close-Distance Double-Thick Coal Seam Roadways
by Dongdong Chen, Jiachen Tang, Wenrui He, Changxiang Gao and Chenjie Wang
Appl. Sci. 2025, 15(19), 10416; https://doi.org/10.3390/app151910416 - 25 Sep 2025
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To address the issue of sustained deformation in the main roadway surrounding rock triggered by intense movement of overlying strata following the reduction of width of the stopping pillar (WSP) in closely spaced double extra-thick coal seams (CSDECS). Analyze the evolution patterns of [...] Read more.
To address the issue of sustained deformation in the main roadway surrounding rock triggered by intense movement of overlying strata following the reduction of width of the stopping pillar (WSP) in closely spaced double extra-thick coal seams (CSDECS). Analyze the evolution patterns of abutment pressure, principal stress vector lines, and zones of deviatoric stress concentration (ZDSC) of the main roadways using multi-method approaches. The findings are as follows: As the WSP is reduced, the maximum abutment pressure (MAP) on both sides of the gate roadways’ surrounding rock becomes significantly more asymmetric and intense. The deflection trajectory of the maximum principal stress line (MPSL) in the two coal seams, induced by the advancing underlying panel, follows an approximate inverted ︺ shape. The evolution of the ZDSC and the main roadways in the adjacent working faces all shows three-stage characteristics. For the upper coal seam, it is characterized by crescent-shaped symmetry → slow and asymmetric increase of the peak value and the offset of the ZDSC → the ZDSC on the non-mining side (NM-S) reaches the maximum while the mining side (M-S) shows the reverse trend. For the lower coal seam, it is characterized by crescent-shaped symmetry → quasi-annular distribution with a slight increase in the peak value → significant and asymmetric increase of the peak values. Based on the identification of the key control zones in the ZDSC, an asymmetric reinforcement segmented control method was proposed. The findings provide useful guidance for analogous engineering projects. Full article
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Determination of the Magnetic Field Coordinates of BMM Sensors Under a Collapsed Rock Mass Array for Assessing Ore Body Contour Displacement
by Andrey O. Shigin, Danil S. Kudinov, Ekaterina A. Kokhonkova and Vyacheslav V. Romanov
Geosciences 2025, 15(8), 292; https://doi.org/10.3390/geosciences15080292 - 1 Aug 2025
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This article analyzes the operating principle of the BMM sensor emitter in order to improve the accuracy of the wireless determination of the BMM sensor coordinates under a massif of destroyed rock in the context of the problem of determining the shift of [...] Read more.
This article analyzes the operating principle of the BMM sensor emitter in order to improve the accuracy of the wireless determination of the BMM sensor coordinates under a massif of destroyed rock in the context of the problem of determining the shift of rocks during gold ore mining. Using numerical simulations, FEM has been developed to develop digital models reflecting individual cases of the propagation of the magnetic field of the emitter located in various geological conditions and positions relative to the rock surface and the vertical axis. The accuracy of determining the coordinates of the radio beacon in the rock has been analyzed, and data on the deviation of the coordinates of the peaks of the magnetic field strength from the radio beacon axis have been obtained in cases of a heterogeneous composition of the rock massif, the influence of the deviation of the emitter axis angle from the vertical, the influence of the unevenness of the collapse relief, and the influence of the superposition of fields from different radiation sources. A study has been carried out to determine the direction of the radio beacon search based on the resulting vector of the emitter’s magnetic field strength. Full article
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