SA must move to smart mining technology for productivity and safety
Automation technologies in mines require reliable connectivity bandwidth and speeds for better on-site communication and reliability
02 December 2020 - 12:22
The post-coronavirus mining industry will need to emphasise input cost containment, productivity and efficiency increases, and stay the course on the road to zero harm as part of a health and safety initiative for mineworkers.
Digitalisation, particularly through smart mining, offers great value and opportunity for recovery and to turn this sector around. Smart mining leverages digitalisation of keys assets throughout the supply chain system, from sourcing to processing, moving and marketing products...
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