Mining Innovations of the Future

Rio Tinto has already implemented 3D mapping software at its West Angelas mine technology for their advantage to improving the way they dig up commodities as well as cut cost .

Utilizing alternative energy is something most industries are working to implement on a larger scale . The mining sector is no different .

Harmony Gold has been on the forefront of using alternative energy , most notably solar . The company is working to use mine-impact land and tailings to pilot biocrop procreating in the form of giant king grass and sugar beets to generate natural gas as a fossil fuel substitute . The initiative could lead to more companies utilizing innovative sources for alternative energy .

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