American Journal of Mining and Metallurgy
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American Journal of Mining and Metallurgy is a peer-reviewed, open access journal that provides rapid publication of articles in all areas of mining and metallurgy. The goal of this journal is to provide a platform for scientists and academicians all over the world to promote, share, and discuss various new issues and developments in different areas of mining and metallurgy.Science and Education Publishingen2013 Science and Education Publishing Co. Ltd All rights reserved.American Journal of Mining and Metallurgy
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Advancing Tailings Dam Safety: Integrating Risk Management, Technological Innovations, and Regulatory Reforms
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Benjamin Abankwa, Md Mojahidul Islam, Md Ashaduzzaman Shakil, Hamdan Abdulsamad Abdullah Ali Al-Khateeb, Richard Otoo, Md Asraful Islam
2025-07-09Science and Education Publishing2025-07-091811210.12691/ajmm-8-1-1
Review of the Combined Effects of Mineralogy and Particle Size on Tailings Dewatering Mechanism
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The effectiveness of tailings dewatering has become a topic of increasing discussion in recent years, particularly in regions with water scarcity. Among many benefits, dewatering ensures the reuse of water and the stability of tailings storage facilities (TSFs). The tailings dewatering process is heavily influenced by the mineralogical composition and particle size distribution (PSD) of the tailings material. Much of the research on tailing dewatering has focused mainly on these factors in isolation, with very few studies considering their combined effect. For example, mineralogy influences the surface chemistry, rheological characteristics, and water retention capacity of tailings. Additionally, particle size affects the porosity, permeability, and compressibility of tailings. The multiscale interaction between these factors adds further complexity, as fine particles, such as clays, may adhere to the surfaces of coarser particles, modifying their surface characteristics and impeding water release. These interactions could be physicochemically complex, affecting the entire dewatering process. The review aims to offer an overview of the combined effect of mineralogy and particle size on tailings dewatering processes. It also highlights key gaps in existing research and encourages further study to enhance the understanding of the effects of mineralogy and particle size in tailings dewatering.]]>
Richard Otoo, Mehrdad Razavi, Benjamin Abankwa, Abraham Armah, Sandra Donkor, Ernest Brakohiapa
2025-10-15Science and Education Publishing2025-10-1518131910.12691/ajmm-8-1-2
Impacts of Gold Mining Activities on the Morphological Quality Dynamics of the Cavally River (Côte d’Ivoire)
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Ismaïla Ouattara, Moussa Ouedraogo, Léréyaha Coulibaly, Kouadio Assemien François Yao, Sana Dominique Tuo, Zié Ouattara, Amidou Dao, Bamory Kamagaté
2025-11-10Science and Education Publishing2025-11-1018202910.12691/ajmm-8-1-3
Mineralogy and Geochemistry of Rocky Waste from Artisanal Mining Sites in Western Côte d'Ivoire
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Soungari Jean Paul YEO, Zié OUATTARA, Wilfried DIGBEU, Ismaïla OUATTARA, Abou Junior DIABY, Ismaël SYLLA, Bamory KAMAGATE
2025-12-01Science and Education Publishing2025-12-0118304010.12691/ajmm-8-1-4