From the reconnaissance stage of exploration through to mine development maximum use should be made of remote sensing data. Satellite images help not only in delineating target areas but may also be used in planning the subsequent drilling campaign and eventually in designing the infrastructure of the mine

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High resolution 60cm Quick Bird imagery from over an open pit in Central Asia.

Image extract from above showing the high resolution nature of the imagery with individual trees being visible.

Sub 1m IKONOS image of the Carlin deposit in Nevada. High-resolution imagery can also be used when creating environmental inventories.

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