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To drive this transformation , its alliances with Sandvik , for their expertise in mine automation systems , and MST Global , for their experience in the data communications systems required to support productivity and safety processes in underground mines , are vital . The Didipio Underground Transformation Project launched in 2018 following an OceanaGold collaborative automation and digital workshop involving Sandvik and MST which enabled the deployment of a focused team for transformation implementation .
The seeds for this transformation were sown back in 2014 when Wilkes asked CIO Chris Cawood to champion innovation across the business . “ We didn ’ t know this would lead to operational technology , which is what IT information technology has morphed into ,” explains Wilkes . “ Since then , we ’ ve focused a lot on underground mining technology , with the view to increasing productivity through automation . More importantly , it ’ s taking people away from the coalface , so to speak , and into other roles to improve safety outcomes .”
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