Selected Papers from the 2nd International Conference – Mines of the Future
A special issue of Minerals (ISSN 2075-163X).
Deadline for manuscript submissions: closed (31 July 2019) | Viewed by 4818
Special Issue Editor
Interests: digital transformation in mining; critical raw materials; sustainability; mine wastes; environmental indicators
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Special Issue Information
Dear colleagues,
Modern mining needs to be profitable; it should operate with environmental integrity, be considerate of social concerns and be supported by effective government systems. At the same time, mining companies face operational challenges. Such challenges will only be solved through changes in the way the mining sector engages with society, uses energy, protects the environment, educates professionals, and pursues innovations. Mines of the future will need to be different to those of today.
The key objective of the 2nd International Conference Mines of the Future is to share the latest developments in mining expertise, activities, developments, and research that support mines of the future. The main topics will be
- Technological breakthroughs
- Innovation developments
- Scientific advances
- Responsible mining
We invite professionals from the mining industry and practitioners from consulting companies, equipment suppliers and software providers, people from research institutions, and government agencies, as well as academic scholars and researchers to attend this conference. We cordially invite you to join us at the conference and also to submit your manuscript to the Special Issue.
Prof. Dr. Bernd Lottermoser
Guest Editor
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Keywords
- Mineral resources
- Mining technologies
- Responsible mining
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