Journal profile · ENVIRONMENTAL STUDIES
Extractive Industries and Society
ISSN 2214-790X · eISSN 2214-7918 · Elsevier
Extractive Industries and Society: CAS Zone 2 · Sociology (2025 upgraded edition); impact factor 4.46; hybrid open access; APC about USD 3,470; review about 132 days (submission to acceptance, publisher); 204 articles in 2025; indexed in SSCI and Scopus.
Scope
Aims, scope and focus
Extractive Industries and Society is published by Elsevier and is in Zone 2 of Sociology in the CAS Journal Ranking (2025 upgraded edition). By OpenAlex counts of its recent articles, its largest topics are Mining and Resource Management, Natural Resources and Economic Development and Hydropower, Displacement, Environmental Impact, together about 60.6% of its articles. (generated from OpenAlex topic counts and CAS ranking data)
The Extractive Industries and Society is the one journal devoted to disseminating in-depth analysis of the socio-economic and environmental impacts of mining and oil and gas production on societies, both past and present. It provides a platform for the exchange of ideas on a wide range of issues and debates on the extractive industries and development, bringing together research undertaken by an interdisciplinary group of social scientists in academia, government, the NGO community and industry. Topics covered by the journal include environmental management at mines and rigs; Corporate Social Responsibility and community development; the environmental and social impacts of artisanal and small-scale mining in developing countries; corruption and the extractive industries; industry reform; the donor community and the extractive industries; climate change and fossil fuel extraction; and taxation and foreign direct investment in the sector. Submissions which draw upon experiences from both developed and developing countries are invited from across the social sciences. The journal publishes original research articles, field reports, critical reviews, conference reports, book reviews and short correspondences.
From the journal's Aims & Scope
Research area (LetPub): ENVIRONMENTAL STUDIES
Editor-in-chief Gavin HilsonPublisher website
Editorial board by country: none in mainland China; most named United States 12, Australia 11, United Kingdom 10, Canada 4, Netherlands 2 (52 members with a country) Editorial board ↗Publisher website ·
Main research topics OpenAlex counts of recent articles; shares are approximate
- Mining and Resource ManagementEngineering35.4%
- Natural Resources and Economic DevelopmentEconomics, Econometrics and Finance14.8%
- Hydropower, Displacement, Environmental ImpactSocial Sciences10.4%
- Extraction and Separation ProcessesEngineering3.7%
- Water Governance and InfrastructureSocial Sciences3.2%
- International Development and AidSocial Sciences3.1%
- Tailings Management and PropertiesEngineering2.7%
- Environmental Justice and Health DisparitiesSocial Sciences2.5%
Rankings & indexing
CAS ranking and database indexing
CAS Journal Ranking
CAS Journal Ranking, upgraded edition (March 2025)Sociology Zone 2
| Level | Category | Zone |
|---|---|---|
| Major | Sociology | Zone 2 |
| Minor | Environmental Studies | Zone 3 |
Top journal: noReview journal: no
CAS Xinrui Journal Ranking (March 2026)Sociology Zone 2
| Level | Category | Zone |
|---|---|---|
| Major | Sociology | Zone 2 |
| Minor | Environmental Studies | Zone 3 |
Top journal: yesReview journal: not marked
CAS Journal Ranking, previous upgraded edition (December 2023)Sociology Zone 2
| Level | Category | Zone |
|---|---|---|
| Major | Sociology | Zone 2 |
| Minor | Environmental Studies | Zone 3 |
Top journal: noReview journal: no
Database indexing
SSCIScopusLetPub
International journal early-warning lists: not listed in any editionLetPub
Editions, and major and minor categories, are shown separately and never merged into one zone; check which edition your institution uses before you submit or report.
Metrics
Impact metrics and publication volume
Impact
- Impact factor
- 4.46LetPub ·
- Impact factor (publisher)
- 4.5Publisher website ·
- CiteScore 2026-06
- 8LetPub ·
- CiteScore (publisher)
- 8Publisher website ·
- SJR 2026-06
- 1.68LetPub ·
- SNIP 2026-06
- 1.36LetPub ·
- h-index
- 80OpenAlex ·
- i10-index
- 967OpenAlex ·
- 2-year mean citedness
- 3.42OpenAlex ·
- Self-citation rate
- 20%LetPub ·
- Share of gold OA articles
- 44.55%LetPub ·
Volume
- Articles per year
- 189LetPub ·
Articles by year OpenAlex count · 1,894 in total · the current year is incomplete
| Year | Articles | Open access | Citations |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 188 | 109 | 56 |
| 2025 | 204 | 113 | 421 |
| 2024 | 178 | 92 | 1,473 |
| 2023 | 157 | 66 | 2,443 |
| 2022 | 135 | 50 | 2,225 |
| 2021 | 162 | 57 | 3,241 |
Sources count differently and were observed at different times, so each source's own value is kept; "publisher" marks figures from the journal's website.
Review & acceptance
Review time and acceptance
Publisher-reported review time from the journal's website
132 dayssubmission to acceptance
The publisher's own definition applies; dates from this journal's articles in the last 24 months are not available yet, so the publisher's figure is used.
Figures by source
- Submission to first decision
- 2 daysPublisher website ·
- First decision after review
- 66 daysPublisher website ·
- Submission to acceptance
- 132 daysPublisher website ·
- Acceptance to publication
- 9 daysPublisher website ·
- Peer review
- Double anonymous peer reviewPublisher website
Community reports come from authors' own submissions (confidence 0.5) and are not a promise from the journal; for publisher figures, the journal's own definitions apply.
Fees & open access
APC and open-access policy
Hybrid open accessLetPub
A subscription journal in which authors can pay to publish their article open access.
| Source | APC | Fee waiver | License | Observed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| OpenAlex | USD 3,470 / EUR 3,250 / GBP 2,780 / JPY 430,380 | — | — |
A hybrid journal charges the APC only when the author chooses open access; publishing under the subscription model is usually free.
The journal's website is authoritative for fees; sources were observed at different times and each keeps its own value, without averaging.
Submission
Article types and submission policies (journal website)
Open calls for papers1, by deadline
Publisher websiteWhat to prepare5 items from the author guidelines
- Abstract
- ≤ 250 words
- Keywords
- 1–7
- Manuscript length
- ≤ 10,000 words
- Reference style
- Author–date
- Highlights
- Required
Article types accepted18, with length limits
- book reviewThe following types of contribution are published in The Extractive Industries and Society:Original Research Papers: Standard research papers are in the range o…main text ≤ 1,000 words
- book reviews and video reviewsBook Reviews and Video Reviews: Reviews of approximately 500-1000 words on new books, films and videos relevant to the scope of The Extractive Industries and So…Length not stated
- calendar of eventsCalendar of Events: A listing of forthcoming conferences and meetings of relevance to this area of research, providing information on the date, title and venue,…Length not stated
- conference reportThe following types of contribution are published in The Extractive Industries and Society:Original Research Papers: Standard research papers are in the range o…Length not stated
- conference reportsConference Reports: Reports on major international conferences of particular interest to The Extractive Industries and Society, approximately 1000-2000 words.Length not stated
- hypothesisThe following types of contribution are published in The Extractive Industries and Society:Original Research Papers: Standard research papers are in the range o…Length not stated
- letterThe following types of contribution are published in The Extractive Industries and Society:Original Research Papers: Standard research papers are in the range o…Length not stated
- letters to the editorThe following types of contribution are published in The Extractive Industries and Society:Original Research Papers: Standard research papers are in the range o…Length not stated
- literature reviewThe following types of contribution are published in The Extractive Industries and Society:Original Research Papers: Standard research papers are in the range o…Length not stated
- opinionThe following types of contribution are published in The Extractive Industries and Society:Original Research Papers: Standard research papers are in the range o…Length not stated
- opinion pieces or viewpointsOpinion pieces or viewpoints: Papers on topical issues of particular interest to The Extractive Industries and Society, approximately 2000-3000 words.Length not stated
- original research paperThe following types of contribution are published in The Extractive Industries and Society:Original Research Papers: Standard research papers are in the range o…main text ≤ 10,000 words
- original research papersOriginal Research Papers: Standard research papers are in the range of 8000-10,000 words in length, excluding tables, illustrations and references, in which hyp…Length not stated
- reviewThe following types of contribution are published in The Extractive Industries and Society:Original Research Papers: Standard research papers are in the range o…Length not stated
- review articleThe following types of contribution are published in The Extractive Industries and Society:Original Research Papers: Standard research papers are in the range o…main text ≤ 12,000 words
- review papersReview Papers: Review papers which provide an extensive overview of recent developments in specific areas that fall within the scope of the journal. They are ex…Length not stated
- standard research paperThe following types of contribution are published in The Extractive Industries and Society:Original Research Papers: Standard research papers are in the range o…Length not stated
- viewpointThe following types of contribution are published in The Extractive Industries and Society:Original Research Papers: Standard research papers are in the range o…Length not stated
Policy excerpts from the journal's websiteAI use, Authorship, Conflicts of interest, License & copyright, Open access, Peer review, Preprints
- AI use Declaration of generative AI use
Authors must declare the use of generative AI tools in the manuscript preparation process upon submission of the paper.Generative AI and AI-assisted technologies (“AI tools”) have been rapidly adopted in research and scholarly publishing, offering significant benefits while requiring clear standards for responsible and transparent use.Authors preparing a manuscript for this journal may use AI tool…
Source ↗Publisher website ·- Authorship Group authorship
Group authorship refers to the attribution of an article to a defined and named group of authors whose members have contributed to the work. Examples include research consortia, clinical trial groups, collaborative networks, task forces or working groups, expert panels or consensus groups, and participatory research groups. Group authorship must be declared on the title page at submission. When av…
Source ↗Publisher website ·- Conflicts of interest Declaration of competing interests
All authors must disclose any financial and personal relationships with other people or organizations that could inappropriately influence or bias their work. Examples of potential competing interests include:EmploymentConsultanciesStock ownershipHonorariaPaid expert testimonyPatent applications or registrationsGrants or any other fundingAffiliation with the journal as an Editor or Advisory Board …
Source ↗Publisher website ·- License & copyright License options
Authors will be offered open access user license options which will determine how you, and third parties, can reuse your open access article. We advise that you review these options and any funding body license requirements before selecting a license option.
Source ↗Publisher website ·- Open access Open access
We refer you to our open access information page to learn about open access options for this journal.
Source ↗Publisher website ·- Peer review Peer review
Double anonymized peer review Model summary
This journal follows a double anonymized review process. Your submission will initially be assessed by our editors. If your submission is deemed suitable, it will typically be sent to be reviewed by a minimum of two reviewers for an independent expert assessment of the scientific quality. The decision as to whether your article is accepted or rejected for publication will be made by our editors.Re…
Source ↗Publisher website ·- Preprints Preprints
Preprint sharing Model summary
Preprint sharingAuthors may share preprints in line with Elsevier's article sharing policy. Sharing preprints, such as on a preprint server, will not count as prior publication.We advise you to read our policy on multiple, redundant or concurrent publication.
Source ↗Publisher website ·
Excerpts are quoted from the journal's website; "model summary" lines are written by Workers AI and checked against the text. The journal's website is authoritative.
Profile
Publication details and official links
- Publisher
- Elsevier
- ISSN
- 2214-790X
- Electronic ISSN
- 2214-7918
- Official links
- Journal homepage ↗LetPub
- Submission system ↗Publisher website
- Special issues ↗Publisher website
FAQ
Frequently asked questions about Extractive Industries and Society
What CAS zone is Extractive Industries and Society in?
In the 2025 upgraded edition of the CAS Journal Ranking, Extractive Industries and Society is in Zone 2 of Sociology, and in Zone 3 of the minor category Environmental Studies. In the 2026 Xinrui edition it is in Zone 2 of Sociology. Zones from different editions, and from major and minor categories, are not interchangeable.
What is the impact factor of Extractive Industries and Society?
The latest impact factor listed by LetPub is 4.46; CiteScore 8, h-index 80.
How long does peer review take at Extractive Industries and Society?
The publisher reports about 132 days (submission to acceptance). Article statistics cover accepted papers only, publisher figures follow the journal's own definitions, and community reports come from authors' own submissions; none is a promise from the journal.
What are the manuscript requirements of Extractive Industries and Society?
According to the journal's author guidelines: Abstract: ≤ 250 words; Keywords: 1–7; Manuscript length: ≤ 10,000 words; Reference style: Author–date; Highlights: Required. A model extracted these from the author guidelines and each was checked against the text; check the latest version on the journal's website before submitting.
Where are the editorial board members of Extractive Industries and Society based?
Of the 52 board members whose country the journal's board page names, none are in mainland China; the countries named most often are United States (12), Australia (11) and United Kingdom (10). Counted from the institutions listed on the board page; for reference only.
Which databases index Extractive Industries and Society?
According to LetPub and DOAJ records, Extractive Industries and Society is indexed in SSCI and Scopus.
Is Extractive Industries and Society open access, and what is the APC?
Extractive Industries and Society is a hybrid journal. For open-access publication: APC about USD 3,470.
Sources and updates
The facts on this page come from LetPub, Publisher website, OpenAlex; every figure is tagged with its source and the date it was observed, and conflicting values are kept per source. LetPub source page: view ↗ (archived 2026-08-26). Last updated: .