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Historically speaking , the mining industry has often fallen behind other industry sectors when it comes to embracing technology and innovation . In recent years however , the technology conversation has begun to change with the implementation of drone technology , data analytics and machine learning and most significantly – 3D mine mapping technology .
The key to this shifting landscape lies in partnering with innovators , entrepreneurs and technology developers from all over the world and combining technology solutions with real-world industry challenges . With some of the world ’ s largest mining companies , including GoldCorp , Teck and Barrick , investing in and striking partnerships with technology providers over recent years , the industry is well and truly beginning to embrace innovation .
“ Traditionally speaking , the mining industry has never really been littered with first adopters . Mining has been a certain way since forever ,” says Charles Lavigne CEO & Co-Founder of LlamaZOO . “ There is only so much value in operational efficiency that you can derive from grinding and extracting and processing , you have to take a leap of faith .”
“ Technology is that leap of faith .
NOVEMBER 2018