Tag: Mining
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Global Critical Minerals Outlook 2026
The IEA examines the full spectrum of energy issues including oil,gasand coal supply and demand, renewable energy technologies, electricity markets, energy efficiency , access to energy , demand sidemanagement and much more. Through its work, the IEA advocates policies that will enhance the reliability , affordability and sustainability of energy in its 32 Member countries,…
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From Spectral Fingerprints to Target Prioritization: How Hyperspectral Satellites Support Mineral Exploration
According to the International Energy Agency’s Global Critical Minerals Outlook 2026, global critical mineral exploration spending fell by more than 10% in 2025. Exploration spending on lithium and nickel declined by around 45%, while spending on copper remained broadly stable. This increasingly cautious investment environment stands in contrast to the persistent long-term pressure on critical…
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Interlune Demonstrates 99% Pure Helium-3 Production With New Cold Capture Technology
The Seattle-based startup announced that its proprietary Cold Capture™ technology successfully extracted and purified helium-3 from Grade A helium. Rather than waiting until the 2030s for material from the Moon, the company says the system can immediately expand Earth’s supply of one of the world’s rarest industrial gases while validating the same core technology it…
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What risks can satellite analytics detect in mining areas?
Satellite analytics can identify and monitor a wide range of operational, environmental, geotechnical, and infrastructure-related risks within mining regions. By combining high-resolution imagery, radar observations, time-series analysis, and advanced geospatial analytics, mining organizations can gain early visibility into potential threats and make more informed risk management decisions. One of the most significant risks monitored through…
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How is environmental compliance tracked in mining operations?
Environmental compliance is a critical component of modern mining operations, and satellite data has emerged as a powerful tool for supporting monitoring, reporting, and regulatory oversight. Earth observation technologies provide objective, repeatable, and large-scale measurements that help mining companies demonstrate compliance with environmental requirements while enabling regulators and stakeholders to assess environmental performance independently. One…
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Can satellite imagery support mineral exploration?
Satellite imagery plays an increasingly important role in mineral exploration by helping geologists and exploration teams identify areas with potential mineralization before committing to costly field investigations and drilling programs. Although satellites cannot directly observe most mineral deposits beneath the Earth’s surface, they can detect geological, geochemical, and environmental indicators associated with mineral-bearing systems. One…
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How is satellite data used in mining site monitoring?
Satellite data has become an essential tool for mining site monitoring, providing continuous visibility into mining operations across exploration, development, production, and closure phases. By delivering objective and repeatable observations over large geographic areas, Earth observation technologies enable mining companies, regulators, investors, and environmental organizations to monitor activities efficiently while reducing the need for frequent…
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What Is Disaster Recovery as a Service (DRaaS) in the Space Industry?
As climate-related disasters, infrastructure disruptions, and operational risks become more frequent worldwide, organizations are increasingly seeking faster ways to restore services and recover critical capabilities. One concept gaining attention is Disaster Recovery as a Service (DRaaS), traditionally used in the cloud and IT sector to describe the recovery of digital systems and workloads after disruption.…
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Mineral Exploration Reimagined: How Satellite Remote Sensing and AI Are Transforming Global Resource Discovery
In Canada and Australia, government-backed incentives have long been used to stimulate mineral exploration investment. Canada’s Mineral Exploration Tax Credit (METC), for example, allows investors in eligible flow-through shares to receive additional tax benefits, helping junior mineral exploration companies raise capital for early-stage exploration programs. According to the Government of Canada, the program supported more…
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From Orbit to Operational Intelligence One Partner, Complete Chain
Most Earth observation companies sell you data. We deliver outcomes — because we control every link in the chain from satellite manufacturing to the insight that lands on your desk. The commercial space industry has matured to a point where the hard problem is no longer putting a sensor in orbit. The hard problem is…