Nowadays, many relevant actors of the industry claim that mining is going through the first stages of a deep changeover from the hand of digital transformation. It is said that this process could change how mining is done, passing from human-run operations to autonomous or semi-autonomous remote-controlled mines. Independent if fully automated operations are achieved in the near future or not, the digital transformation is already impacting the industry and will continue doing so.
“For thousands of years mining has provided us with the raw materials we need to develop economies and build communities. Miners often put their lives at risk, travelling deep underground in dangerous conditions to bring these precious elements to the surface. But mines are entering a new era. The environments of a modern miner are being transformed. Welcome to the ABB digital mine!”