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CAPITALISING ON DIGITAL TWIN POTENTIAL
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From site exploration to CAPEX planning , digital twin is set to change the face of mining CAPITALISING ON DIGITAL TWIN
WRITTEN BY : DOMINIC ELLIS
Digital twins are changing the face of mining . Besides site exploration , project development , CAPEX planning , timely and accurate construction , companies use virtual representations of their assets and running processes to maximise efficiencies .
Digital twins allow on-site workers to create simulations and develop digital training programmes that help new interns learn the ins and outs of the industry , the work they will be executing and what future possible scenarios they can expect , according to consultancy Challenge . org .
“ Moreover , keep in mind that the simulation itself is not static . Meaning , although the virtual world will be strictly based on its physical twin , the object or area it has been based on , the workers will be able to change , alter and add elements to it , such as making necessary weather changes , creating emergency scenarios , simulating equipment problems so that workers could know how to deal with emergency errors right from the very moment they start working and so much more ,” it notes .
Dassault Systemès GEOVIA employs bespoke modelling and mining engineering software to produce a 4D digital twin or simulated mine site . GEOVIA enables senior executives , survey teams and equipment operators , to see and touch the mine site .
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