DIGITALISED MINING VALUE CHAIN : WHAT IS MISSING FOR A SUSTAINABLE MINE ?
SUSTAINABILITY
MINING VALUE CHAIN
Minerals
OPEN-PIT MINES
1 7
5
Mining Processing
Exploration
2
12 13
UNDERGROUND MINES
5 4
2 8
5 10
6
Proce
3
9 11 14
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Responsible for optimisation optimization across the value chain by by bringing brining concep
Ensures long-term access to ore deposits
Primary task is to mine and exploit higher grade ore
Transform materials into upgraded pro
EXPLORATION MINING PROCESS
DIGITALISED MINING VALUE CHAIN : WHAT IS MISSING FOR A SUSTAINABLE MINE ?
Compared to the telco , banking and retail sectors , the mining sector is lagging behind in digital maturity . This is because mining is a very conservative industry , driven by a silo mentality . In order to be at the top in
the digital game , and to tap into the future , mining companies need to leverage emerging technologies such as AI , robotics , blockchain , 3D printing , virtual reality , augmented reality , gamification , advanced analytics and cloud computing . For example , blockchain could be used to identify resources movement throughout
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