Correlation analysis between geological environment and multiple socio-economic factors for non-metallic mines in Xizang based on satellite remote sensing monitoring technology

This study aims to investigate the relationship between geological environment and socio-economic conditions of non-metallic mines. To this end, this study, based on monitoring data from satellite remote sensing and annual statistical yearbook data (2018—2020), conducted a correlation analysis using the Pearson correlation coefficient. Targeting prefecture-level administrative units across the Xizang Autonomous Region, this analysis focused on indicators in non-metallic mines (occupied land area, excavated land area, and the number of open-pit stopes), in relation to socio-economic factors, including regional gross domestic product (GDP), and population. Subsequently, it further performed a comparative analysis of both differences and dynamic variations in correlation strength. The results in the numerical form demonstrate stable relationships between the occupied land area of non-metallic mines and GDP, and the stope number of construction materials and other non-metallic material mines and GDP. This study provides data support and research foundation for further investigating the driving effects of regional socioeconomic development on changes in geological conditions in mines and for achieving sustainable coordination between mineral extraction and socioeconomic development.