Mining is a rapidly expanding industrial activity driven by technological advancements. However, both historical and modern mining practices inherently create significant environmental impacts. For decades, various techniques have been developed to restore mining areas during or after operations cease. These methods range from traditional composting to innovative approaches like biochar, hydrochar, and nanotechnology applications. They are often combined with phytoremediation strategies. Such remediation techniques also promote carbon sequestration and align with European directives like Nature-Based Solutions and Zero Waste initiatives. Accurate delineation and monitoring of the chemical contamination and degradation associated with these processes are crucial. Therefore, employing efficient and cost-effective technologies such as remote sensing is essential. This Special Issue from the Spanish Journal of Soil Science (Impact Factor of 2.0 and Citescore of 2.2) is dedicated to research on mining soil restoration and related topics.

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This Special Issue accepts the following article types, unless otherwise specified in the Special Issue description:

• Brief Research Report
• Commentary
• Editorial
• Letter to the Editor
• Mini Review
• Opinion
• Original Research
• Review

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Article types

This Special Issue accepts the following article types, unless otherwise specified in the Special Issue description:

• Brief Research Report
• Commentary
• Editorial
• Letter to the Editor
• Mini Review
• Opinion
• Original Research
• Review

Keywords: Soil remediation, nature based solutions, remote sensing, phytoremediation, machine learning, soil amendments, carbon sequestration, diffuse spectroscopy, mapping