Mining has always been an intensive industry, in terms of resources, time, labour and personnel safety.
The ability to analyse and derive intelligence from vast amounts of data generated across the various aspects of any mine is a revolution in this sector. With the incorporation of the internet of things, as well as various geoscientific data sources, the potential is massive.
The benefits are numerous, from proactive monitoring and maintenance to greater efficiency and therefore improved profitability, as well as the ability to protect the most precious resource in a mine – its people.
However, given the volumes of data generated, effective data management is essential.
