Green Mining: Theory, Methods, Computation and Application

Dear Colleagues,

With the increasing tension between resource development and environmental protection, green mining has emerged as an innovative and sustainable mining strategy, becoming a significant research topic in the field of mining engineering. This Special Issue, entitled "Green Mining: Theory, Methods, Computation, and Application," aims to delve into the development of green mining and promote the integration of theoretical foundations with practical applications.

We welcome the submission of research articles whose scope includes, but is not limited to, the following topics:

(1) Green mining theory and technology; 

(2) Intelligent mining theory and methods; 

(3) Intelligent backfill mining theory and technology; 

(4) Deep rock mechanics and engineering; 

(5) Resource recovery technology; 

(6) Mine safety science and engineering.

In addition, this Special Issue encourages the presentation of case studies to showcase best practices and innovative achievements within the industry.

By gathering multidisciplinary research, this Special Issue aims to deepen our understanding of green mining, providing scientific evidence and technical support for the sustainable development and utilization of resources.

Prof. Dr. Kang Peng
Dr. Song Luo
Dr. Quanle Zou
Guest Editors

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