With the introduction of satellite technology into geodetic sciences, a great development has occurred regarding access to valuable information about the shape and size of lands. Although utilization of satellite images can be very helpful in preparation and revision of linear and thematic maps, but employment of these images is not limited to geodetic applications; from the geoscience experts’ point of view, the information extracted from satellite images can be very useful for identification of mineral resources on the surface of, and within, the earth.
The paper presented here indicates a part of major applications of interpretation of satellite images in exploration of mineral resources in Copper and Gold mines of Brazil; it is hoped that it will help those interested in remote sensing to acquire more acquaintance with applications of satellite images in mineral explorations.