Abstract 2023: Livi Rhind
GRSG 34th Conference 2023 Title: Bare-earth satellite imagery and the search for hidden lithium-rich brines: An example from the Lithium Triangle in South America Author: Livi Rhind Abstract: The salars of the Lithium Triangle in South America contain approximately 55% of the world’s lithium resources. The source, transportation and concentration of the lithium-brines involves a complex mineral system that [...]
Abstract 2023: Sam Casement
GRSG 34th Conference 2023 Title: Marigold on the DL Platform: Utilising Bare Earth Composites and Cloud Compute for Regional Scale Mineral Exploration - A Case Study over the Maricunga Belt, Chile Author: Sam Casement Abstract: ASTER and Sentinel-2 satellites have been the principal open-source, regional-scale multispectral optical imagery for mineral exploration for some time. With ASTER being launched in [...]
Abstract 2023: Giorgi Mindiashvili
GRSG 34th Conference 2023 Title: TBC Author: Giorgi Mindiashvili Abstract: This study focuses on estimating mineral resources in the Central part of the Adjara-Trialeti Zone, a region of geological significance. Through a multidisciplinary approach encompassing field surveys, remote sensing data analysis, and advanced geospatial techniques, we aim to comprehensively map lithological units, structural features, and potential mineral deposits. As [...]
Abstract 2023: Ali Shebl
GRSG 34th Conference 2023 Title: Optimizing Lithological Mapping and Mineral Potential Assessment through the Fusion of Multi-Sensor Remote Sensing Images, Airborne Radiometric Data, and Machine Learning Algorithms Author: Ali Shebl Abstract: Multi-aspect datasets hold significant promise for enhancing lithological mapping—an essential foundation for targeting mineral-rich regions: This study focuses on the integration of an extensive array of Earth observation [...]
Abstract 2023: Dean Riley
GRSG 34th Conference 2023 Title: Full Spectrum Unmixing at Alunite Hill, Nevada Author: Dean Riley Abstract: Securing critical minerals as society transitions to a green energy ecosystem coupled with minimizing environmental damage from extractive industries is a serious challenge for society and industry. Imaging spectroscopy (aka Hyperspectral Imaging) is an important tool in mining from exploration through mine tailings [...]
Abstract 2023: Todd Hoefen
GRSG 34th Conference 2023 Title: U.S. Geological Survey’s Earth Mapping Resource Initiative: Improving the Nation’s Understanding of Critical Mineral Resources Using Imaging Spectroscopy Author: Todd Hoefen Abstract: In 2021, U.S. President Joe Biden signed the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law investing $320 million over 5 years to support the U.S. Geological Survey’s (USGS) Earth Mapping Resources Initiative (Earth MRI). This initiative [...]