A global-scale data set of mining areas

A global-scale data set of mining areas

The area used for mineral extraction is a key indicator for understanding and mitigating the environmental impacts caused by the extractive sector. To date, worldwide data products on mineral extraction do not report the area used by mining activities. In this paper, we contribute to filling this gap by presenting a new data set of mining extents derived by visual interpretation of satellite images. We delineated mining areas within a 10 km buff…

Critical Mineral Intelligence Centre hosts second conference - British Geological Survey

Hosted by BGS and supported by the Department for Business and Trade (DBT), the UK Critical Minerals Intelligence Centre (CMIC) delivers authoritative, impartial and independent up-to-date data, information and analysis about critical minerals for the UK economy. CMIC’s second conference, which took place on Wednesday 26 February 2025, showcased and provided the opportunity to discuss the research and analysis that CMIC has delivered. The 2025 U…

China expands global mining dominance with record $21 billion in investments

China expands global mining dominance with record $21 billion in investments February 28, 2025 Posted by: Quatro Strategies Categories: China, Mining & Metals, Rare Earths & Commodities No Comments Subscribe to unlock this insight. START YOUR TRIAL NOWALREADY A MEMBER? .vc_custom_1452662201783{margin-right: 0px !important;margin-bottom: 40px !important;margin-left: 0px !important;…

India expands global mining efforts to secure critical minerals supply

India is seeking to secure supplies of critical minerals, such as lithium, by exploring mining opportunities in Zambia, Congo, and Australia.The post India expands global mining efforts to secure critical minerals supply appeared first on Mining Technology.