The use of remote sensing in mining prospecting in Situbondo, East Java, Indonesia

Abstract

Mineral resources of a region are development assets and are one of the essential capital of development as well as the source or potential of wealth in the area. To make the right use for the welfare of the community, there is a need for proper identification of types, positions and reserves, excavation, and management. Therefore, to manage the mine deposit, especially industrial minerals, an area needs to be mapped to reveal mining resources concerning the type, size, and position of deposits in a field. The purpose of the study was to determine the potential for the dissemination of mining excavations in Situbondo Regency. The research method used remote sensing with guided techniques based on data in the field and geological maps. Based on remote sensing results, it was found that there were 5 minerals in Situbondo Regency. The excavated materials are sand, limestone, trass, mountain rock, and phosphate.