Production of metals stands for 40% of all industrial greenhouse gas emissions, 10% of the
global energy consumption, 3.2 billion tonnes of minerals mined, and several billion tonnes …

This paper analysed and summarised the significant research outputs published on the
environmental impact assessment of mining and mineral processing industries through life …

This paper presents the results of an investigation carried out on the impacts of cobalt
extraction process using a life cycle assessment by considering a cradle-to-gate system. Life …

Ilmenite, as the main titanium source in practice, is of critical importance in meeting the
pressing needs of various titanium associated fields. Herein, a review of ilmenite mineral …

The demand for clean energy is strong, and the shift from fossil-fuel-based energy to
environmentally friendly sources is the next step to eradicating the world's greenhouse gas …

In this study, a life-cycle assessment from the aluminum production processes is carried out
by considering four major steps of aluminum production-bauxite mining from the ore …

Coastal sand mining for metals involves extraction of heavy mineral sands (HMS), which are
sedimentary deposits of dense minerals that accumulate in coastal environments. HMS are …

This paper explores whether additive manufacturing (AM) is more environmentally friendly
than conventional manufacturing (CM) for the production of medical implants. The …

Flotation is the main method to purify ilmenite, the success of flotation is closely related to
the effective adsorption of collectors on the mineral surface. Herein, the coordination …

The excellent flotation performance exhibited by metal ion chelate collectors has been
highlighted. In the present research work, the adsorption differences between Pb-BHA and …