DIGITAL MINING

The new gold of th

From finding appropriate ventilation levels in mines to sustainability solutions , data-driven analytics is the future of the mining sector

WRITTEN BY : MARIAM AHMAD

From the lithium needed for EV batteries to the tellurium and silicon required to power solar panels , the mining industry ’ s value is at the forefront of the energy transition , and , as such , of the path to a lowcarbon future .

Now a big blip on the radar of the mining sector , data and analytics are revolutionising the mining industry , helping to optimise value chains by predictive analytics and solutions found by AI . Mining companies today produce masses of data – finding that insights derived from information possess significant value as they can aid in minimising unexpected operational halts , optimising procedures , enhancing asset efficiency , and attaining more dependable , predictable outcomes .

Maintain versus replace By leveraging a predictive analytics solution , unrefined data can be transformed into practical insights that can facilitate the early

42 May 2023

Mining Digital May 2023 | Page 42

The new gold of th

From the lithium needed for EV batteries to the tellurium and silicon required to power solar panels , the mining industry ’ s value is at the forefront of the energy transition , and , as such , of the path to a lowcarbon future .