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Curious about how modern technology is changing the way we find valuable resources beneath the Earth's surface? A recent paper delves into the world of GIS (Geographic Information Systems) and remote sensing applications in mineral exploration. This research provides an overview of what researchers are currently doing in this field and specifically explores how these techniques have been beneficial in identifying mineral deposits. The ultimate goal? To make mining easier and more cost-effective. The study's approach involved generating a database of published articles from Web of Science and analyzing their main findings and methods. One key insight from the study is that while each technique (GIS or remote sensing) can be effective alone, combining different methods is significantly more effective in identifying ore deposits. This paper not only examines the current state but also looks towards the future, providing possible solutions to present and upcoming issues related to applying GIS and remote sensing in mineral exploration. The authors believe that the conclusions and recommendations drawn from their literature review are valuable for geoscientists and policymakers. Reference: Tagwai, M.G., Jimoh, O.A., Shehu, S.A. and Zabidi, H. (2024), "Application of GIS and remote sensing in mineral exploration: current and future perspectives", World Journal of Engineering, Vol. 21 No. 3, pp. 487-502. https://doi.org/10.1108/WJE-09-2022-0395 P. Geo. Ricardo A Valls, M. Sc. and Geo Gadfly Valls Geoconsultant ORCID ID- https://orcid.org/0000-0002-5421-0914 Scopus Author ID: 7003369619/35335510700 ResearcherID: S-6604-2018 If you like this content, please "buy me a coffee" https://www.buymeacoffee.com/goldendroplets