Satellite Mapping Reveals Vast Scale of Tropical Mining Operations
Researchers have created the most comprehensive map of tropical mining operations using machine learning and high-resolution satellite imagery. The dataset reveals mining activities covering approximately 66,400 square kilometers annually across tropical regions worldwide.
Breakthrough in Mining Monitoring
Scientists have developed a comprehensive mapping system that reveals the extensive footprint of mining operations across tropical regions worldwide, according to a new report published in Nature Sustainability. The research team utilized advanced machine learning algorithms trained on thousands of mining sites to automatically identify and map extraction areas using high-resolution satellite imagery.