Spotmine
Mineral Exploration with Technology and Knowledge
Spotmine brings together academic research and the mining sector, offering innovative services for prospecting and exploring mineral resources, focusing on efficient and sustainable solutions.
Our multidisciplinary team has experience in national and European projects related to the exploration of critical raw materials, especially lithium.
Services
Geophysics
Data analysis and processing (magnetic, radiometry, gravimetry); Drone-base radiometry.
Environment
Satellite-based analysis of AMD (Acid Mine Drainage); Soil contamination mapping.
Remote Sensing
Multi and hyperspectral data processing; Generation of predictive maps.
3D Modeling
Geological models; Block models.
Field Work
and GIS
Geological Cartography; Sampling; Database development and management.
Geochemistry
Data analysis and processing; calibration of portable LIBS and XRF equipments.
Mineral Detection
Remote sensing applied to geological exploration.
Clay Minerals
Kaolinite, Dickite, Halloysite, Illite/Sericite, Montmorillonite, Nontronite, Chlorite, Phlogopite
Carbonates & Sulfates
Calcite, Siderite, Dolomite, Rhodochrosite, Malachite, Alunite, Jarosite, Gypsum
Other Minerals
Epidote, Diaspore, Topaz, Tourmaline, Hematite, Goethite, Cookeite, Muscovite, Biotite
Satellites used by Spotmine
Earth observation platforms used in our projects
Commercial High Resolution
WorldView-2, WorldView-3, PlanetScope
Resolution: from 31 cm to 3.7 m
Application: detailed analysis of targets
Hyperspectral Satellites
PRISMA, EnMAP, Hyperion, EMIT
Application: mineral identification and discrimination based on spectral signatures and advanced spectral unmixing
Historical Analyses
Landsat 5, 7, 8, 9
Application: temporal analysis and change detection over decades
Regional Mapping
Sentinel-2, ASTER,
Landsat series
Resolution: 10–30 meters
Application: regional-scale mineral
exploration and monitoring
Certifications and Recognitions
Commitment to excellence, innovation and sustainability
in the geosciences sector.
Strategic Partnerships
We collaborate with higher education institutions, research centers, and companies on technological development projects, strengthening the connection between science and industry.
Technical Recognition
Spotmine has been recognized in national geoscience innovation initiatives for its application of technologies such as L-SAR, DGPR, and 3D modeling in mineral exploration projects.
European Funding
The MineSpot project is co-financed by the European Union through the COMPETE 2030 program, reinforcing our commitment to innovation and excellence in raw materials exploration.
Partners
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