Creating Human-centered Smart Mines of Tomorrow: Aarti Soerensen and Elisabeth Clausen from the Institute for Advanced Mining Technologies (AMT) at RWTH Aachen University explore the impact of digitalization on the sustainability of the mining industry.

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      RHEINISCH-Westfalische Technische Hochschule Aachen
    • Abstract:
      The article analyzes the impact of digitalization on the sustainability of the mining industry. It is noted that digital transformation and automation have become central to the discussion on how mining firms can master the challenges of the future, including sustainability. It is noted that a suite of 15 technologies was identified to be shaping the extraction of minerals and metals through digitally connected, integrated, automated and electric mines.