Satellite technology
for mining
Mining solutions that accelerate exploration, cut costs,
minimise environmental impact and unlock the value of tailings.
Mining exploration
Providing advanced satellite-based intelligence into the mining sector we can now locate resources within weeks rather than years, extracted with 87% accuracy. We can remediate faster and smarter, with greater environmental care – delivering significant economic benefits across the mining industry.
In industries where safety, reliability and asset management are critical, infrastructure monitoring must be precise, proactive and cost-efficient
Southern Cross Space’s satellite monitoring provides unmatched visibility over your critical assets, ensuring you have the tools to make informed, timely decisions that protect both your people and profits. We tailor monitoring and data analysis to give you accessible space capability to oversee your large-scale assets.
Cut discovery time and increase yield
In an era where global competition for resources is fierce, the mining industry must move faster, smarter and more sustainably.
Gain a competitive edge in critical minerals exploration
Through improved accuracy in locating high-value minerals (e.g. copper, gold) and hydrocarbons.
Optimise oil and gas resource detection and production
With real-time, high-resolution space intelligence.
Enhance agricultural land reclamation
By converting tailings into high-grade, nutrient-rich soil supporting long-term land health and sustainable farming.
Optimised Resource Exploration
For companies invested in resource extraction, the high-resolution imagery provided by satellite monitoring enhances the accuracy of exploration efforts, saving time and reducing costs. Whether onshore or offshore, satellite data enables you to locate and manage resources more effectively, boosting your return on investment.
Competitive edge
Stay ahead in the global market with future-proof, space-driven mining solutions.
Revolutionising ESG and Compliance for the mining industry
Environmental, social and governance (ESG) considerations are no longer optional — they’re business critical. Southern Cross Space empowers mining companies to meet and exceed ESG expectations with space-enabled monitoring and data solutions. Our technology supports stronger governance and risk compliance through real-time insights into site conditions, emissions and environmental impact. We also help transform tailings from a legacy liability into a revenue opportunity, enabling sustainable repurposing and upcycling through zero-waste, eco-conscious processes. The result? Smarter operations, greener outcomes, and stronger social license to operate.
Space technology for mineral exploration – introducing MFT
MFT uses satellite data and AI to pinpoint mineral-rich areas faster, more accurately, and with less environmental impact.
Smarter signals
Satellites pick up the unique energy signals for different minerals, helping us find resources faster and more accurately. Our mineral finder technology (MFT™) begins with remote sensing from space using ultraviolet satellite electro-resonance spectrography. It detects the unique electromagnetic “fingerprints” of minerals by reading changes in the Earth’s natural electromagnetic field – no ground disturbance or environmental permits required.
Search for up to 10 minerals at once
While MFT™ surveys one resonance frequency at a time, it can search for up to 10 different minerals in a single project, by repeating the process for each expediting exploration and providing a rich, multi-mineral profile of a location.
Machine learning enhances accuracy over time
Each project contributes data to a growing AI-driven system. Algorithms continuously learn and improve, increasing discovery success rates and reducing unnecessary fieldwork.
More Than Satellite Access: Complete Data & Analysis Solutions
Southern Cross Space doesn’t just provide affordable access to satellite technology; we support you with the analytics and real-time data you need to safeguard your assets, enabling smarter, more proactive infrastructure management.
Our service offerings include:
Advanced Analytics & Data
Tailored solutions that empower your team with the skills, tool and information necessary to detect, monitor, and solve infrastructure issues.
Cost-Effective Satellite Access
Southern Cross Space customises equipment and monitoring options for your organisation to deliver tailored insights within your budget.
End-to-End Asset Protection Support
We work closely with your team from planning through implementation, ensuring you maximise your investment in satellite technology to monitor your infrastructure.
Satellite solutions
Optimise every stage of mining – from exploration to rehabilitation.
Exploration = Precision
Efficiency = Production
Safety = compliance
Environment = sustainability
Why Southern Cross Space?
Collaborate with an Australian independent partner providing scalable, secure, and sovereign satellite solutions designed for long-term growth and data protection.
Australian-Owned & Politically Neutral
Being your Australian partner ensures a neutral, stable and reliable collaboration for your space needs.
Scalable Solutions for Long-Term Growth
Space is not a short-term activity. It is a long-term commitment to your country’s capacity and capability. Partnerships form part of a business model supporting growth through, STEM, supply chain inclusion, sovereign constellations and partnerships within global ecosystem.
Secure Sovereign Data
Your data is your business and through this partnership critical data with sovereign access to satellite imagery and analytics will ensure security and control.