In his article in australianmanufacturing.com.au, Gareth Foster outlines the key areas that, in his opinion, will be shaping the future of the mining industry.
It provides a timely look at an industry that is being transformed by a high-tech revolution.
These developments are set to enhance safety, productivity, efficiency and reduce costs.
We will allow the author to expand the areas of innovation in the link below but here is a taste of the areas he selects.
Mining is often viewed as a ‘slow moving sector’ however, innovations in key areas will lead to significant change:-
- Autonomous hardware will transform the safety and efficiency of mining processes
- Real-time tracking systems relaying the location of people and machinery will further enhance safety
- Streamlining data management using AI to generate up-to-date information to improve decision making
- A focus on ESG for sustainable and responsible practices
In all, an exciting time for a key traditional industry that is a bulwark of the Australian economy.