Digitalisation in mining refers to the use of computerised or digital devices or systems and digitised data that are to reduce costs, improve business productivity, and transform mining practices(Barnewold & Lottermoser, 2020).
Digital mining refers to the integration and application of digital technologies and data-driven solutions across the entire mining value chain to improve operational efficiency, productivity, safety, and sustainability. It involves using advanced tools such as automation, Internet of Things (IoT), artificial intelligence (AI), cloud computing, and remote sensing technologies to transform traditional mining practices.
What if the future of mining isn’t about digging deeper, but about extracting more value and greater safety from our existing operations using nothing but data?
Reference:
Barnewold, L., & Lottermoser, B. G. (2020). Identification of digital technologies and digitalisation trends in the mining industry. International Journal of Mining Science and Technology, 30(6), 747–757. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ijmst.2020.07.003
