MINING
Optimised Mining Operations with Pixxel’s Hyperspectral Datasets
Unlock the potential of Pixxel’s analysis-ready hyperspectral solutions for efficient mineral exploration, site remediation, and environmental assessment.
Pixxel’s hyperspectral satellites capture unique spectral information globally with impressive spatial and temporal resolutions. With Pixxel’s actionable data, mining organisations and researchers can make
informed decisions at every operational stage, driving effective and
sustainable mining practices.
Addressing Key Concerns in the Mining Industry
The mining industry is plagued by issues stemming from conventional techniques and a lack of proper insights. Continuous monitoring, advanced technologies, and informed solutions are essential to overcome these issues.
Operational and Maintenance Inefficiencies
Suboptimal machinery operations and recurring infrastructural issues reduce productivity, leading to higher downtime and maintenance costs.
Safety and
Risk Management
Inadequate monitoring fails to identify hazardous conditions, increasing the risk of accidents and injuries, and disrupting operations.
Environmental
compliance
Inefficient environmental practices can lead to ecological degradation, resulting in legal penalties and reputational damage.
Resource Management and Data Integration
Faulty estimation of mineral reserves and fragmented data systems hinder sustainable resource extraction, impacting profitability and optimal decision-making.
Discover the
Hyperspectral Advantage
Hyperspectral imaging allows for precise identification and detailed characterisation of geological features by spectrally fingerprinting the Earth and delivering unparalleled information about complex surfaces' physical and chemical parameters. This technology revolutionises traditional, labour-intensive methods, minimises environmental impact, and assures safer mining operations.
24-hour revisit frequency
5-metre spatial resolution
250+ VNIR and SWIR bands
40-kilometre SWATH width
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Hyperspectral Applications
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Detailed Site and Feasibility Assessment for Sustainable Mining
Pixxel’s imaging satellites capture data at a 24-hour revisit rate across a 40-kilometre swath, essential for mineral exploration and site assessment in expansive areas.
Capturing hyperspectral imagery over potential mining sites enables decision-makers to identify mineral reserves and assess their feasibility. This also provides continued tracking at scale for any threats to the site and the surrounding natural environment.
Precision-Optimised Threat Detection and Solutions
Pixxel’s hyperspectral imaging technology captures data across up to 150 spectral bands, enabling precise detection of threats to mining sites.
Hyperspectral technology creates detailed habitat maps around mining areas, detecting environmental threats across vast regions. This capability reduces costs, optimally allocates resources, and improves environmental compliance. Additionally, it helps ecosystem regeneration, minimising environmental impacts and promoting responsible mining practices.
Advanced Vegetation Health and Habitat Mapping
Pixxel’s hyperspectral imaging provides 10x more information than conventional satellites, making it essential for habitat mapping and vegetation studies.
Hyperspectral data facilitates specific biodiversity preservation, monitoring of vegetative health, and detection of leakages and potential environmental impacts. This assists in the implementation of environmentally conscious mining processes and regulatory adherence.
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Comprehensive Mine closure and Site Remediation
Pixxel’s 5-metre spatial resolution imagery supplies data throughout the mining process, from exploration to decommissioning.
- Monitor water quality parameters like heavy metal concentrations, pH, and turbidity.
- Identify contamination sources, including leaching from abandoned mine lands and tailing dam seepage.
- Develop remediation strategies for abandoned mines and mitigate tailing dam leaching.
- Establish early warning systems.
Real World Impact
Monitoring mining sites with Pixxel’s hyperspectral imagery
Hyperspectral imagery is transforming mineral exploration by providing precise data to reveal subtle variations in mineral composition. In regions like Hamersley, Australia, Pixxel’s imagery mapped key iron ore deposits, enabling mining companies to target high-quality areas and reduce ground surveys.
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