Deep Resources Engineering is a gold open access, peer-reviewed journal dedicated to the rapid publication and global dissemination of the latest findings in the field of deep engineering. The journal bridges the gap between research scientists and engineers who work in diverse disciplines related to deep resources engineering. It also provides a forum for publishing high-quality papers that report cutting-edge research on the topic.

The journal mainly focuses on theories, methods, techniques, experiences and cases that are new in the field of deep resources engineering. Topics covered include, but are not limited to:

Deep Rock Mechanics: Rock and rockmass testing and instruments; Multi-field coupling process; Multi-phase flow; Dynamic and static rock mechanics; Novel numerical methods; Rupture dynamic response and transmission; Time-dependent behavior; Micromechanics and multi-scale methods; Inverse analysis and stochastic methods; Fractured and porous media; Rock fracturing; Cap rock integrity; Instability analysis; Parallel computing in rock mechanics; Intelligent and digital rock mechanics.

Deep Metal Mining: Mineral deposits and structural geology; Engineering geological analysis, deep environment and hydrogeology; Deep geophysical prospecting; Mining methods, enhanced continuous mining, mining design principles; Advanced rock drilling and excavation techniques, real-time monitoring, new blasting techniques; Stope excavation optimization, shafts stabilities, cavern excavation; Mining-induced seismicity; Mining equipment, robots and drones in mining, tunnel boring machine mining; Rock support design and methods, backfilling; Mining ventilation and cooling techniques; Intelligent mining technology, machine learning in modelling and application, mining simulation; Field testing and site investigation; Fluidized mining, bio-mining, green mining, sustainability and environmentalism.

Deep Energy Extraction and Storage: Oil and gas engineering; Hydraulic fracturing and fracture stimulation, induced seismicity and fault dislocation, reservoir simulation; Enhanced geothermal system, deep geothermal extraction, deep borehole; Renewable energy; Deep conductivity; Dual-porosity medium.

Deep Engineering Safety: Disaster investigation and assessment; Disaster mechanism and evolution; Disaster monitoring and early warning; Disaster prevention, mitigation and control; Human safety and health in extreme and hazardous environment; Engineering safety in protective engineering and radioactive waste repository; Codes and standards for deep engineering safety.