About the Journal
Bulletin of
Economic Geology
The official peer-reviewed, open-access journal of the Nigerian Society of Economic Geologists.
Our Mission
The Bulletin of Economic Geology (BEG), a publication of the Nigerian Society of Economic Geologists, invites original research, reviews, and contributions for publication. The journal is published biennially in June and December.
BEG upholds rigorous peer-review standards while maintaining open access so that research findings remain freely available to the global scientific community. All papers must report results of original research not published in full elsewhere.
Scope & Coverage
- Economic Geology, Mineral Exploration & Ore Deposit Modelling
- Exploration Geochemistry & Geophysics
- Mining Geology & Resource Estimation
- Environmental & Engineering Geology
- Hydrogeology & Groundwater Resources
- Petroleum Geology & Sedimentology
- Remote Sensing & GIS in Geosciences
- Mineralogy, Petrology & Crystallography
Why publish with us
Double-Blind Peer Review
Every submission undergoes rigorous double-blind peer review by experts in the field, ensuring scientific integrity and editorial quality.
Open Access
All published articles are freely available worldwide with no paywalls or subscription fees, maximising the reach of your research.
DOI Assignment
Every article receives a unique Digital Object Identifier for permanent citation, discoverability, and indexing.
Rapid Turnaround
Our streamlined editorial process aims to deliver initial decisions within 30 days of submission.
Plagiarism Screening
All manuscripts are screened using advanced plagiarism detection tools before peer review begins.
Global Visibility
Your research reaches an international audience through our indexed, searchable online platform.
Publication Ethics
The Bulletin of Economic Geology adheres to the highest standards of publication ethics, guided by the Committee on Publication Ethics (COPE) principles.
Authors must ensure that submitted work is original and has not been published or submitted elsewhere. All authors listed must have made substantive contributions to the work and must approve the final version. Any potential conflicts of interest must be disclosed at the time of submission.
The journal maintains a zero-tolerance policy for plagiarism, fabrication, and falsification of data. Manuscripts found to violate these standards will be rejected or retracted.
Ready to contribute?
Review our author guidelines and submit your manuscript.