ROY HILL
connected to a state-of-the-art Remote Operations Centre ( ROC ) more than 1,200km from the Pilbara mine in the Western Australian capital , Perth .
It paints a clear picture in which precision is paramount to keeping this massive beast humming effectively and efficiently , and where leveraging the latest technologies becomes essential . To that end , Roy Hill is harnessing the power of AI to revolutionise its daily operations . Last year , Roy Hill achieved a ground-breaking milestone , becoming the first mining company globally to develop an in-house AI Language Model , called RoyBot .
RoyBot is not just a tool , it ’ s a gamechanger , turning heads even at tech giants like Microsoft . There is no doubt embracing advances in technology will provide Roy Hill with a competitive advantage and the technology team works closely with trusted partners to accelerate the opportunities .
“ We ’ re embracing rapid and efficient development processes which have positioned Roy Hill at the forefront of technological innovation within the mining industry ,” says Kate Flanagan , Roy Hill ’ s Executive General Manager Information Management & Technology . “ Through the drive of Mrs Rinehart and the dedication of the Executive , Roy Hill is embracing its position as a digital innovation leader . We aim to maximise the value of our resource base through efficient and innovative mining practices , so that we can continue to underpin the economic prosperity and high living standards in Australia .”
“By automating processes such as data entry , report generation and data analysis , Roy Hill can free up valuable human resources ”
KATE FLANAGAN EXECUTIVE GENERAL MANAGER IM & TECHNOLOGY , ROY HILL
“ This is reinforced by a commitment to excellence and continuous improvement in all aspects of our operations .”
A culture of innovative thinking Roy Hill can rightly consider itself to be at the forefront of technological innovation in the mining industry .
In recent years , the business has implemented a host of advanced automation and robotics technologies , including autonomous drilling , the world ’ s first interoperable autonomous haulage system and drone seeding for rehabilitation – all of which have improved operational efficiency , reduced costs and enhanced safety by minimising human exposure to hazardous environments .
In fact , across the board , agility and innovation are an integral part of company culture . From autonomous vehicles and AI , to safe and more efficient mining equipment , advancements in resources
46 November 2024