The Journey Toward Autonomy in Mining

In recent decades, mines have progressively adopted cleaner, safer, and more efficient operations, benefiting from advancements in positioning and orientation technology that facilitate automation and autonomy. Indeed, a 2020 report from Baker McKenzie revealed that the global smart mining market was valued at US$6.8 billion in 2019, with projections anticipating it to reach US$20.31 billion…

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Oil and gas extraction mining

The oil and gas extraction segment produces the petroleum and natural gas that heat homes, fuel cars, and power factories. Petroleum products are also the raw materials for plastics, chemicals, medicines, fertilizers, and synthetic fibers. Petroleum, commonly called crude oil or just oil, is a liquid formed under ground from the decay of plants and…

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Coal mining industry process

Coal mining industry

The coal mining industry segment produces coal, a fossil fuel that is used primarily for electric power generation and in the production of steel. Like oil, coal is formed over millions of years from plant and animal matter, but unlike oil, coal is a solid, and therefore miners must go into the earth to recover…

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