Editorial for Special Issue “Smart Exploration of Critical Minerals: Integrating Multi-Source Data for Enhanced Mineral Prospectivity Mapping”

Key Points

• Enhanced mineral prospectivity mapping can support emerging technologies and energy solutions, addressing global demand.
• The integration of multi-source data plays a crucial role in increasing the efficiency of mineral exploration strategies.
• Advanced methods in mineral exploration are necessary due to the accelerating demand for critical minerals globally.
• Efficient exploration strategies are essential for the energy transition and growth of electrification technologies.