Exploration, Mining, and Processing of Minerals: Enabling the Clean Energy Transition
A special issue of Minerals (ISSN 2075-163X).
Deadline for manuscript submissions: closed (29 February 2024) | Viewed by 2051
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Interests: processing; metallurgy; geochemistry; environmental technologies for waste treatment; contaminated soils and groundwater; risk assessment
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Interests: primary and secondary raw materials processing; hydrometallurgy; risk analysis; LCA; soil decontamination
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Interests: ore deposits; porphyry-epithermal mineralization; mineralogy; geochemistry; fluid inclusions
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Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
We are pleased to announce the launch of a new Special Issue of Minerals entitled "Exploration, Mining, and Processing of Minerals: Enabling the Clean Energy Transition", which will mainly reflect the latest research presented at the RawMat2023 conference, and also welcomes manuscripts with the same theme from around the world. Compiling the findings of one of the largest gatherings of professionals in the field of raw materials, this Special Issue will show the latest research and innovations in the exploration, mining, and processing of minerals.
As the world transitions to a low-carbon economy, the demand for minerals essential to clean energy technologies has skyrocketed. However, exploring and extracting these minerals sustainably and responsibly pose significant challenges. This Special Issue will highlight cutting-edge research and technologies that can address these challenges and enable a sustainable and responsible transition to clean energy.
The papers in this Special Issue will cover a broad range of topics, including mineral exploration, sustainable mining practices, innovative mineral processing techniques, and the development of new, sustainable materials for clean energy technologies. The issue will also include case studies and real-world examples of successful initiatives and projects aimed at enabling the clean energy transition.
This issue promises to be a valuable resource for researchers, industry professionals, policymakers, and anyone interested in the exploration, mining, and processing of minerals for the clean energy transition. We look forward to receiving and publishing high-quality research papers that showcase the latest advancements in this critical field.
Prof. Dr. Anthimos Xenidis
Prof. Dr. Konstantinos Komnitsas
Prof. Dr. Vasilios Melfos
Guest Editors
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Keywords
- mineral deposits
- mineral exploration
- mining
- processing
- critical elements
- strategic metals
- energy transition
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