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Minerals Template

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About the Minerals format

Minerals is a peer-reviewed journal published by MDPI, covering Geological and Geochemical Analysis, Geochemistry and Geologic Mapping, Minerals Flotation and Separation Techniques. Over its lifetime it has published 11,205 papers, which have received 128,377 citations.

PublisherMDPI
Reference styleNumbered (MDPI)
Numbered — [1], [2] in the text
1. Smith, A.; Jones, B.; Lee, C. A Representative Article Title. Minerals 2023, 12, 45–58.

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Publishes research inGeological and Geochemical Analysis Geochemistry and Geologic Mapping Minerals Flotation and Separation Techniques Metal Extraction and Bioleaching Geochemistry and Elemental Analysis
ISSN2075-163X
Citation impact (2-yr)2.65
h-index91
i10-index4,035
Article processing charge$2,165
Open accessYes
Top institutions publishing hereChina University of Geosciences (Beijing)
Journal websitewww.mdpi.com
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Papers published in Minerals per year

41
2014
55
2015
189
2016
256
2017
618
2018
818
2019
1.1K
2020
1.5K
2021
1.6K
2022
1.5K
2023
1.3K
2024
1.3K
2025

Citation impact of Minerals by publication year

2K
2014
1.7K
2015
4.1K
2016
7.3K
2017
15K
2018
18.1K
2019
20.2K
2020
19.5K
2021
16.9K
2022
11.4K
2023
6K
2024
2.2K
2025

Citations each year’s papers have accumulated so far — the most recent years are still building up.

Most-cited papers in Minerals

X-ray Diffraction Techniques for Mineral Characterization: A Review for Engineers of the Fundamentals, Applications, and Research Directions

Asif Ali, Yi Wai Chiang, Rafael M. Santos · 6 Feb 2022

X-ray diffraction (XRD) is an important and widely used material characterization technique. With the recent development in material science technology and understanding, various new materials are being developed, which requires upgrading the existing analytical techniques such that emerging intricate problems can be solved. Although XRD is a well-established non-destructive technique, it still requires further improvements…

Global Potential of Rare Earth Resources and Rare Earth Demand from Clean Technologies

Baolu Zhou, Zhongxue Li, Congcong Chen · 25 Oct 2017

Rare earth elements (REE) are widely used in high technologies, medical devices, and military defense systems, and are especially indispensable in emerging clean energy. Along with the growing market of green energy in the next decades, global demand for REE will increase continuously, which will put great pressure on the current REE supply chain. The…

A Simple Derivation of the Birch–Murnaghan Equations of State (EOSs) and Comparison with EOSs Derived from Other Definitions of Finite Strain

Tomoo Katsura, Yoshinori Tange · 30 Nov 2019

Eulerian finite strain of an elastically isotropic body is defined using the expansion of squared length and the post-compression state as reference. The key to deriving second-, third- and fourth-order Birch–Murnaghan equations-of-state (EOSs) is not requiring a differential to describe the dimensions of a body owing to isotropic, uniform, and finite change in length and,…

Lithium Resources and Production: Critical Assessment and Global Projections

Steve Mohr, Gavin M. Mudd, Damien Giurco · 19 Mar 2012

This paper critically assesses if accessible lithium resources are sufficient for expanded demand due to lithium battery electric vehicles. The ultimately recoverable resources (URR) of lithium globally were estimated at between 19.3 (Case 1) and 55.0 (Case 3) Mt Li; Best Estimate (BE) was 23.6 Mt Li. The Mohr 2010 model was modified to project…

Re-Thinking Mining Waste through an Integrative Approach Led by Circular Economy Aspirations

Maedeh Tayebi-Khorami, Mansour Edraki, Glen Corder et al. · 10 May 2019

Mining wastes, particularly in the form of waste rocks and tailings, can have major social and environmental impacts. There is a need for comprehensive long-term strategies for transforming the mining industry to move toward zero environmental footprint. “How can the mining industry create new economic value, minimise its social and environmental impacts and diminish liability…

Minerals template — frequently asked questions

How do I write a paper in the Minerals format?
In DocuGuru you write your manuscript in a normal editor — no LaTeX setup required — and select the Minerals template. When you export, DocuGuru compiles the paper into the official MDPI format and hands you a submission-ready PDF along with the editable LaTeX source.
What reference style does Minerals use?
Minerals uses Numbered (MDPI) references, shown as numbered [1], [2] markers in the text. DocuGuru formats every in-text citation and the reference list in this exact style automatically. A reference appears like this: 1. Smith, A.; Jones, B.; Lee, C. A Representative Article Title. Minerals 2023, 12, 45–58.
Do I need to know LaTeX to submit to Minerals?
No. DocuGuru generates the mdpi LaTeX class and compiles the PDF for you in the background, so you get a MDPI-ready Minerals document without writing any LaTeX. If you do want it, the LaTeX source is included in the export.
Can I import an existing draft into the Minerals template?
Yes. Paste or upload your current manuscript — Word, LaTeX, Markdown, or plain text — and DocuGuru reflows it into the Minerals format with correct headings, figures, tables, and numbered citations.
What is Minerals?
Minerals - MDPI Journal. It is a multidisciplinary journal, published by MDPI.
Can I export a submission-ready Minerals PDF?
Yes — DocuGuru produces a PDF built with the official Minerals template (the mdpi class) that is ready to submit to MDPI, together with the matching LaTeX source files.
How much does the Minerals template cost?
You can start writing in the Minerals template for free. Exporting the final submission-ready Minerals PDF and LaTeX source is part of DocuGuru's paid plans — see the app for current pricing.
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