Rio Tinto : Mine of the Future and high-risk work factors .”
Along with increasing productivity and safety , the Mine of the Future™ has the ability to assist the mining economy .
“ As we invest in innovation in the mining industry , there are substantial flow-on benefits for the broader economy . Innovative suppliers to the mining extractive industries have the opportunity to grow , create new jobs , and build smart exports through collaborative technological innovation ,” said Harding .
“ We remain focused on optimizing productivity through autonomous technology . These technologies are a key part of the Mine of the Future™ program , which is designed to find
new ways to mine and extract minerals more efficiently while reducing environmental impacts and most importantly , further improving safety .”
Overall , the program is making breakthroughs in advanced mineral recovery , extracting a higher purity mineral from smaller amounts of ore and reducing waste . State-of-the-art automation is transforming productivity and safety for Rio Tinto , making mining better for the entire industry .
“ Our Mine of the Future™ program has shown positive outcomes in the Pilbara region and showcases the potential of the technology across other operations and commodities ,” says Harding . logical discovery and achievement
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