Automation in Mining: Transforming the Industry

The Need for Innovation

Worldwide mining operations are 28 percent less productive today than a decade ago. To address this challenge, the mining industry is increasingly turning to automation and robotics.

Robotic Process Automation (RPA)

A Powerful Tool for Automation

RPA provides an approach using software robots for automating tedious and repetitive tasks. This technology can significantly improve productivity by freeing up human workers for more complex tasks.

Process Automation in Mining

A Key Player in the Mineral Process Industries

Process automation has always played a key role in the mineral process industries. Automation and robotics are now gaining even more importance as the industry faces challenges such as skills shortages and the need to reduce costs.

Autonomous Vehicles and Robotic Mining

Transformative Advancements in the Industry

The mining industry is witnessing transformative advancements through autonomous vehicles and robotic mining. These technologies are enabling miners to extract resources more efficiently and safely.

The Future of Automation in Mining

Continuing Increase in Automation and Robotics

Automation and the use of robots in mining is likely to continue increasing. This trend will be driven by the need to improve productivity, reduce costs, and mitigate the impact of skills shortages.

Robotic Process Mining (RPM)

A New Class of Tools for Automation

In this position paper, we lay down a vision for a new class of tools namely Robotic Process Mining (RPM). RPM can help mining companies identify and automate even more processes, further increasing productivity and efficiency.