Tag: Artificial intelligence

Increase yield with advanced analytics and AI platforms

Francesca Mills

Modern performance monitoring and automated optimization software platforms with AI are helping mining companies dramatically increase production while reducing operational costs. by Mariana Sandin As technology rapidly evolves, artificial intelligence (AI) has become a central focus for leaders in the mining, metals, and materials (MMM) industry. Nearly 80% of executives across industrial sectors expect AI to significantly transform operations by…

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AI could reduce drilling by up to five times, says Stanford’s Jef Caers

Mayra Flores

by Mayra FloresArtificial intelligence applied to mineral exploration could reduce drilling by up to five times, generating substantial savings in time and capital, and allowing for more informed decisions to continue or discard projects. This was the central message of Jef Caers, professor of Earth and Planetary Sciences at Stanford University and one of the world’s leading experts in applied…

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Embracing AI

Josephine Patterson
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The technology is no longer a future concept for global miner BHP, as it finds practical ways to apply it along the mining value chain. Edited by Josephine Patterson BHP recently announced that artificial intelligence is increasingly influencing its operations, as the global miner seeks practical ways to enhance safety, reliability and performance while addressing the growing demand for critical…

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Unfolding longwall automation

Jonathan Rowland

Fully automated longwall operations have been dreamt about since the 1950s. Are they finally within grasp? by Jonathan Rowland Longwall mining has always been associated with significant safety risks for personnel. Reducing this risk through mechanization, automation, and remote-controlled operation has – alongside improving productivity and operational efficiency – been a “central driver of longwall innovation for more than five…

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Worker-Centered Safety Training with Generative AI: A Case Study

Joe McGuire

by Joseph P. McGuire, PhD, Emily J. Haas, PhD and Lucas Simpson, M.Ed., GSP Technological development and innovation across the industry show no signs of slowing, bringing to the forefront effective adoption and use. Regardless of the technologies that workers use in the workplace, the basic principles of human-centered design and integration have remained the same: involve workers early and…

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Emerson introduces AspenTech Subsurface Intelligence

NAM Staff

Emerson has announced the availability of AspenTech Subsurface Intelligence (ASI), an open, cloud-native agentic environment that incorporates artificial intelligence to transform the user experience and accelerate subsurface-related decision making while leveraging existing investments in legacy applications. “Silos between disciplines, software and geographies are impacting the upstream industry’s ability to make fast, effective decisions about how to maximize returns for subsurface…

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Unlocking America’s critical minerals

NAM Staff

A look at how the U.S. can scale domestic production of critical minerals to meet accelerating demand. by Tas Mohamed The race for critical minerals in the United States will require accelerated production from local mines – but to do this sustainably and at scale means harnessing smart and innovative technologies. The U.S. is accelerating efforts to increase domestic production…

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Executive Q&A: Marvin Woodie

NAM Staff

In this issue’s executive Q&A, NAM talked to Conn-Weld President Marvin Woodie, who is helping the company celebrate its 50th anniversary in 2025 – as he personally marks his upcoming 45th anniversary of involvement with the processing supply manufacturer. He has certainly watched it grow right before his eyes, from 152 workers in 1986 when he arrived at Conn-Weld headquarters…

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Keeping track

Rudy Moctezuma

Optimizing material tracking and monitoring across the mining value chain. by Rudy Moctezuma The mining industry is known for its variability and the challenges this creates for mine operations attempting to keep mining production as close to the mining plan as possible. Ore bodies are rarely uniform in mineralogy, grades and physical characteristics, presenting issues that extend throughout the mining…

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Mining maintenance in the modern era

Ben Lawrence

A case for maintenance plans that allow smarter, not harder, work through the use of artificial intelligence and robotics. by Ben Lawrence Remember the early days of the COVID lockdown? Amidst the uncertainty, one commodity became inexplicably precious: toilet paper. The paper industry, a typically steady behemoth, suddenly found itself grappling with a demand surge of unprecedented proportions. For paper…

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