DIGITAL MINING
“Combining our advanced private network solutions with HERE services will give mining firms a head start on their digitalisation journey ”
THOMAS NORÉN HEAD OF DEDICATED NETWORK AND VICE-PRESIDENT AT ERICSSON
latest research . But many of them are not quite sure how to do this . For example , 94 % of mining leaders see rigid existing IT infrastructures and legacy systems as a barrier to progress in this area .
Similarly , sustainability in mining is seen as vital . Six in ten companies view decarbonisation as an urgent priority , and already have plans in place to address it . However , these plans could be set back by a lack of in-house skills and expertise – the biggest barrier to decarbonisation according to 92 % of mining leaders .
Digital transformation and decarbonisation go hand in hand Regardless of the barriers , there ’ s a need for swift change . And the important thing for mining leaders to remember is that they cannot afford to pick and choose between digitalisation and decarbonisation .
Far from being ‘ nice to have ’ objectives , both areas are intertwined and will be critical to a company ’ s future success . The good news is that many mining operators are investing in both areas . Post-pandemic , 59 % plan to increase their digital transformation budgets , with 45 % doing the same for decarbonisation .
And businesses are not alone in their efforts to accelerate the digitalisation and decarbonisation of mining . By working closely with trusted partners , operators can create a clear way forward – helping them to increase output to meet demand while meeting their environmental responsibilities .
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