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Mining Digital Magazine - May Edition
This month's edition features insights Prioritising ESG, the importance of Cybersecurity and the future of smart mining. Along with Lifetime Achievement Award: The Inspiring Career of BHP ’s Laura Tyler and the Top 10 biggest mines.
Lifetime Achievement Award
This edition's Lifetime Achievement Award recognises Laura Tyler 's remarkable accomplishments, shattering glass ceilings in the traditionally male-dominated mining industry.
Laura is Chief Technical Officer at BHP , and has an impressive career trajectory in the mining industry, dedicating herself to the sustainability, efficiency, and safety of mining operations.
Magazine Features
Supply chains and operations
This feature takes a look at how the mining industry is facing pressure to meet sustainability obligations and achieve net-zero goals, which has led to the need for innovation and digital transformation. Utilising technology and community engagement can reduce waste, lower energy use and emission levels, and increase efficiency in the mining process. The industry's three-fold obligation to prioritise sustainable water management, to engage in collaborative management, and to showcase leadership in water stewardship is discussed.
Find out more on page 24
Technology
Recommended by LinkedIn
The feature discusses how the mining industry is adopting smart mining technology for improved productivity, sustainability, and competitiveness. It highlights how Dassault Systèmes ' GEOVIA Software Solutions are helping companies to optimise their mining operations and reduce costs by creating a digital solution that combines advanced virtual modelling and simulation with real-time data feedback from real-world operations. The text also emphasizes the importance of safety and sustainability and how the 3DExperience® Platform is helping to achieve ESG objectives.
Read more on page 32
Digital Mining
We talk about how data analytics and AI are revolutionising the mining industry, providing practical insights that can facilitate early detection of malfunctions, optimise maintenance procedures, and enhance asset efficiency, ultimately bringing down costs. The utilisation of cutting-edge technologies like advanced analytics and AI can enhance mining analytics, providing leaders and employees with greater project insights. The mining industry's digital investments are directed towards data-driven innovation, with executives prioritizing the development of process intelligence and data analysis to monitor and report ESG metrics, as well as accelerate net-zero journeys.
Find out more on page 42
Industry X.0
The mining industry is increasingly focused on digital transformation with the deployment of autonomous vehicles, IoT networks, and AI. However, cyber risks are becoming more prevalent. Cybercriminals are targeting mining companies to extort money in exchange for not disrupting operations. The integration of IoT devices into control systems has increased the vulnerability of the mining sector to cyber threats. Operators must implement defensive measures to identify and control cyber threats. There are technologies available that can be employed to develop operational resilience and provide real-time visibility and cybersecurity. Companies such as Boliden are taking action to enhance existing measures to mitigate potential threats.
Read the full feature on page 50.
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