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Applied Earth Science is devoted to the application of the earth sciences in the exploration, discovery, development and exploitation of mineral resources. The journal's broad range of interests serve an international readership that includes industry exploration and mining geologists, and geoscience researchers, whose common concern is knowledge and use of the Earth's mineral resources. View full journal description

This journal is a member of the Committee on Publication Ethics (COPE).

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Call for Papers: Enrichment Mechanisms

Submit now to Applied Earth Science's special issue entitled "Global Enrichment Mechanisms of Shale Oil and Gas: Processes, Models, and Applications".

Call for Papers: Resources Exploitation

Submit now to Applied Earth Science's special issue entitled "Natural Resources Exploitation and Development in Africa and the Middle East".

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Expanded areas include:

  • Natural georesources
  • Application of big data & AI
  • Risks & environmental impacts involved with subsurface and quarries

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Applied Earth Science is accepting papers for our special issue that highlights the journal's expanded scope!

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