Journal of Mining and Geological Sciences

In 1977, the Nigerian Mining and geosciences Society (NMGS) succeeded the Nigerian Mining Geological and Metallurgical Society (NMGMS) which was founded on 15th January, 1961 and officially inaugurated on 17th December, 1962. The society is an international, non-governmental and non- profit making professional organization.

Our Objectives include:

• Advancement and practice of Mining, Earth sciences and Metallurgy.
• Acquisition, preservation and dissemination of mining geoscientific and metallurgical knowledge.
• Publication of an interdisciplinary learned journal of Mining and Geology (JMG), the CRUST, periodicals and specialized books including annual books of abstracts and programmes of the society’s conferences and activities.
• Upholding the ethics and safeguarding the interests of the interests of the professions covered by the society.The society also has statutory representation in the council of the Nigerian Mining Engineers and Geoscientists (COMEG) established by the Federal republic of Nigeria Decree No. 40 of 1990. The categories of membership are Fellow, Corporate, Graduate, Students, Affiliate, Institutional and Honorary fellow. The current membership strength of over 5000 includes Nigerian and foreign professionals and practitioners working or who have worked within the country.

In order to adequately cater for the interests of the various disciplines represented in the society and its widely dispersed membership, the society recognizes local chapters and specialist groups whose activities are directed at strengthening the NMGS in achieving its objectives.

Thank you for considering the Nigerian Mining and Geosciences Society (NMGS) Journal for the publication of your research article. To ensure a smooth submission process, please adhere to the following guidelines:

1. Manuscript Preparation:

• Format your manuscript according to the NMGS Journal’s guidelines and template. Ensure adherence to specified font styles, spacing, margins, and citation formats.
• Include a title page with the article title, author(s)’ names and affiliations, contact information, abstract, keywords, and any acknowledgments or funding details.
• Organize the manuscript into sections such as Introduction, Methods, Results, Discussion, Conclusion, and References.
• Prepare tables, figures, and images separately in high-quality formats and provide suitable captions.

2. Submission Procedure:

• Submit your manuscript electronically through the NMGS Journal’s online submission system or via email to the designated editorial contact.
• Ensure that all files are appropriately named and properly labeled for easy identification (e.g., Manuscript_Title.docx, Figures_Table1.png, etc.).
• Include a cover letter detailing the significance of the research, its originality, and any other essential information for consideration by the editorial team.

3. Ethical Considerations:

• Certify that your submission is an original work, free from plagiarism or fraudulent data.
• Acknowledge and cite any sources, publications, or individuals whose work has been referenced or contributed to your research.
• Provide necessary ethical approval or consent for studies involving human subjects, animals, or sensitive data.

4. Peer Review Process:

• Your submission will undergo a rigorous peer-review process by experts in the field. The review may take several weeks, and you will be notified of the editorial decision.
• Address any revisions or feedback from reviewers promptly and thoroughly before resubmitting the revised manuscript.

5. Copyright and Publication:

• Upon acceptance, you may be required to sign a copyright transfer agreement granting the NMGS Journal the right to publish your article.
• Ensure compliance with any open-access policies or publication fees that may apply.

For detailed submission guidelines, manuscript formatting instructions, and any specific requirements, please refer to the NMGS Journal’s website or contact the editorial office.

We appreciate your interest in contributing to the NMGS Journal and look forward to receiving your submission.

Best regards,

Editorial Team

Nigerian Mining and Geosciences Society (NMGS) Journal