S34I
Preliminary Results
When the S34I project began its journey, our objectives were clear: to develop innovative tools and resources that enhance the use of Earth Observation (EO) data for sustainable mining. By leveraging data from Copernicus and other European satellite missions, we aimed to deliver practical solutions applicable across different phases of the mining life cycle.
Specifically, our goals included delivering 6 new open high added-value datasets, 14 new methods to analyse EO data using Artificial Intelligence (AI) applicable at various stages of the mining life cycle, 3 newly prototyped EO-based services for mining stakeholders built on pipelines of these methods, 1 MOOC (Massive Open Online Course), 1 research and innovation agenda on EO for mining, as well as recommendations for improved policy and guidelines for EO adoption by the mining industry.
Final Results
As of June 2025, S34I has successfully delivered:
51 FAIR-compliant datasets, with 41 already published on Zenodo and 10 more in final upload, supporting the application of Earth Observation (EO) technologies to raw materials exploration and monitoring.
39 scientific publications already available, with several more in the review and publication pipeline.
20 novel AI-based methods for EO data analysis, addressing key steps of the mining life-cycle.
3 categories of EO-based services developed for mining stakeholders:
Early Warning Systems: 3 services, 6 products
Enviroment Monitoring: 2 services, 7 products
Have we achieved the preliminary goals?
Yes — and we went even further.
The results achieved by the S34I project have not only met but clearly exceeded the expected outcomes. Thanks to strong collaboration among consortium members, the implementation of cutting-edge Earth Observation technologies, and impactful dissemination efforts, we can confidently say that S34I has laid a solid foundation for innovation in sustainable raw materials supply chains across Europe.
Are You an End-User or Interested Stakeholder?
Interested in learning more or exploring new synergies with our partners after the project’s conclusion?
The publication of S34I’s key results opens the door to further collaboration, feedback exchange, and real-world testing. Whether you’re from industry, public administration, academia, or civil society, we welcome your interest in applying, scaling, or co-developing our outcomes.
Reach out to our team to discuss licensing opportunities, joint research, technology validation, or integration of EO services into your operations.
Let’s turn research into impact—together.
