![]() ![]() ![]() Using visual interpretation of Sentinel-2 images for 2019, we inspected more than 34,000 mining locations across the globe. This paper updates our previous work mapping mining sites worldwide. Mapping the land use of the global mining sector is, therefore, a prerequisite for quantifying, understanding and mitigating adverse impacts caused by mineral extraction. The growing demand for minerals has pushed mining activities into new areas increasingly affecting biodiversity-rich natural biomes. ![]()
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