Journal profile · Multiple
Ore and Energy Resource Geology
ISSN 2666-2612 · Elsevier · United Kingdom
Ore and Energy Resource Geology: impact factor 1 (journal website); fully open access; APC about USD 1,700; review about 166 days (submission to acceptance, publisher); 37 articles in 2025; indexed in ESCI.
Scope
Aims, scope and focus
Ore and Energy Resource Geology is published by Elsevier. By OpenAlex counts of its recent articles, its largest topics are Geochemistry and Geologic Mapping, Geological and Geochemical Analysis and Hydrocarbon exploration and reservoir analysis, together about 47.3% of its articles. Its main subfields are Geophysics. (generated from OpenAlex topic counts and CAS ranking data)
The Official Journal of Chengdu University of Technology.Ore & Energy Resource Geology publishes in English high quality original research articles, timely reviews and case-studies. The journal covers topics related to ore and energy resource geology in its broadest sense. Energy resource specifics such as the following: Marine geology; basin analysis and evaluation; reserve/resource estimation; seismic stratigraphy; thermal models of basin evolution; sedimentary geology; continental margins; geophysical interpretation; structural geology/tectonics land-based and oceanic and pollution studies related to exploration and mining. The following exemplifies the range of subject matter that can be described and discussed in the journal:Metalliferous and non-metalliferous (industrial mineral) ore geology of all typesEnergy resource deposits, including oil/petroleum, natural gas, coal, uraniumLand-based and oceanic studiesEconomic geologyMineral economicsPollution studies related to exploration and miningOre and gangue mineralogyPetrography, petrology, petrogenesisHost-rock studiesMetallogeny and minerogenesis (e.g. metallotectonics)Specific deposits, districts, and beltsLocal to regional, detailed to general or reconnaissance studies, on any scalePure and applied studies, i.e. theoretical and practical dataMethodology of any kindLaboratory-based and field-orientedGeological (including stratigraphic, structural, remote-sensing)Mathematical (e.g. computer geology)Geochemical, geophysical and philosophicalResearch and exploration techniques
From the journal's Aims & Scope
Research area (LetPub): Multiple
Editor-in-chief Ryan MathurPublisher website
Editorial board by country: 12 in mainland China (about 46%); most named Mainland China 12, Australia 4, France 3, United States 2, Japan 1 (26 members with a country) Editorial board ↗Publisher website ·
Main research topics OpenAlex counts of recent articles; shares are approximate
- Geochemistry and Geologic MappingComputer Science20.8%
- Geological and Geochemical AnalysisEarth and Planetary Sciences18.2%
- Hydrocarbon exploration and reservoir analysisEngineering8.3%
- earthquake and tectonic studiesEarth and Planetary Sciences7%
- Geochemistry and Elemental AnalysisEarth and Planetary Sciences7%
- Hydraulic Fracturing and Reservoir AnalysisEngineering4.5%
- Geophysical and Geoelectrical MethodsEarth and Planetary Sciences3.2%
- Mineral Processing and GrindingEngineering2.9%
Rankings & indexing
CAS ranking and database indexing
CAS Journal Ranking
CAS Journal Ranking, upgraded edition (March 2025)Not covered
Not covered by this edition.
CAS Xinrui Journal Ranking (March 2026)Not covered
Not covered by this edition.
CAS Journal Ranking, previous upgraded edition (December 2023)Not covered
Not covered by this edition.
Database indexing
ESCILetPub
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 (publisher)
- 1Publisher website ·
- h-index
- 9OpenAlex ·
- i10-index
- 9OpenAlex ·
- 2-year mean citedness
- 1.83OpenAlex ·
- Self-citation rate
- 0%LetPub ·
- Share of gold OA articles
- 23.71%LetPub ·
Volume
- Articles per year
- 46LetPub ·
Articles by year OpenAlex count · 133 in total · the current year is incomplete
| Year | Articles | Open access | Citations |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 22 | 7 | 9 |
| 2025 | 37 | 8 | 62 |
| 2024 | 42 | 17 | 114 |
| 2023 | 19 | 3 | 99 |
| 2022 | 1 | 0 | 2 |
| 2021 | 3 | 3 | 5 |
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
166 dayssubmission to acceptance · community reports about 20 weeks
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
- Average review time (community reports)
- about 20 weeksLetPub ·
- Submission to first decision
- 3 daysPublisher website ·
- First decision after review
- 64 daysPublisher website ·
- Submission to acceptance
- 166 daysPublisher website ·
- Acceptance to publication
- 3 daysPublisher website ·
- Peer review
- Single 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
Fully open accessLetPub
Every article is open access; authors usually pay an article processing charge (APC).
| Source | APC | Fee waiver | License | Observed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| OpenAlex | USD 1,700 / EUR 1,590 / GBP 1,360 / JPY 210,850 | — | — | |
| Publisher website | USD 1,700 | — | — |
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 prepare3 items from the author guidelines
- Abstract
- ≤ 250 words
- Keywords
- 1–7
- Templates
- LaTeX
Article types accepted9
- comments/replies3. Comments/repliesLength not stated
- letter1. Research papers (regular papers)2. Review articles3. Comments/repliesResearch papers should report the results of original research. The material should not …Length not stated
- original research1. Research papers (regular papers)2. Review articles3. Comments/repliesResearch papers should report the results of original research. The material should not …Length not stated
- regular paper1. Research papers (regular papers)2. Review articles3. Comments/repliesResearch papers should report the results of original research. The material should not …Length not stated
- research paper1. Research papers (regular papers)2. Review articles3. Comments/repliesResearch papers should report the results of original research. The material should not …Length not stated
- research papers (regular papers)1. Research papers (regular papers)Length not stated
- review1. Research papers (regular papers)2. Review articles3. Comments/repliesResearch papers should report the results of original research. The material should not …Length not stated
- review article1. Research papers (regular papers)2. Review articles3. Comments/repliesResearch papers should report the results of original research. The material should not …Length not stated
- review articles2. Review articlesLength not stated
Policy excerpts from the journal's websiteAI use, Authorship, Conflicts of interest, Publication ethics, 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 ·- Publication ethics
Follows Elsevier's Publishing Ethics Policy Model summary
Authors must follow ethical guidelines stated in Elsevier's Publishing Ethics Policy.
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
Open access options available Model summary
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
Single anonymized review process Model summary
This journal follows a single 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 allowed per Elsevier's article sharing policy 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. In support of Open Science, this journal offers its authors a free preprint posting service on SSRN, Elsevier’s preprint and early research …
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
- Country or region
- United Kingdom
- Language
- English
- ISSN
- 2666-2612
- Society / sponsor
- Chengdu University of Technology
- Official links
- Journal homepage ↗OpenAlex
- Submission system ↗Publisher website
- Special issues ↗Publisher website
FAQ
Frequently asked questions about Ore and Energy Resource Geology
What is the impact factor of Ore and Energy Resource Geology?
The journal's website gives an impact factor of 1; this is the journal's own figure, as LetPub lists none for it; h-index 9.
How long does peer review take at Ore and Energy Resource Geology?
The publisher reports about 166 days (submission to acceptance); authors report an average review time of about 20 weeks. 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 Ore and Energy Resource Geology?
According to the journal's author guidelines: Abstract: ≤ 250 words; Keywords: 1–7; Templates: LaTeX. 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 Ore and Energy Resource Geology based?
Of the 26 board members whose country the journal's board page names, 12 (about 46%) are in mainland China; the countries named most often are Mainland China (12), Australia (4) and France (3). Counted from the institutions listed on the board page; for reference only.
Which databases index Ore and Energy Resource Geology?
According to LetPub and DOAJ records, Ore and Energy Resource Geology is indexed in ESCI.
Is Ore and Energy Resource Geology open access, and what is the APC?
Ore and Energy Resource Geology is a fully open-access journal. APC about USD 1,700.
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: .