Special Issues
Mining publishes Special Issues to create collections of papers on specific topics, with the aim of building a community of authors and readers to discuss the latest research and develop new ideas and research directions. Special Issues are led by Guest Editors, who are experts on the topic and all Special Issue submissions follow MDPI's standard editorial process.
The journal’s Editor-in-Chief and/or designated Editorial Board Member will oversee Guest Editor appointments and Special Issue proposals, checking their content for relevance and ensuring the suitability of the material for the journal. The papers published in a Special Issue will be collected and displayed on a dedicated page of the journal’s website. Further information on MDPI's Special Issue polices and Guest Editor responsibilities can be found here. For any inquiries related to a Special Issue, please contact the Editorial Office.
Mine Management Optimization in the Era of AI and Advanced Analytics
Deadline: 30 November 2026
Geomatics for Mineral Resource Management
Deadline: 30 November 2026
Mine Automation and New Technologies, 2nd Edition
Deadline: 31 December 2026
Advances in Sustainable Coal Mining: Waste Reuse, Coal Oxidation, Spontaneous Combustion Prevention, and Machine Learning
Deadline: 31 January 2027
Urban Mining and Circular Economy: Technological Innovations and Policies for Critical Raw Material Recovery
Deadline: 31 May 2027
Sustainable Mine Waste Management, Circular Economy and Environmental Remediation
Deadline: 31 May 2027

