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Improved intelligenceThe use of artificial intelligence in the mining industry is still finding its footing, but new technologies could see it impact every part of an operation

The use of artificial intelligence in the mining industry is still finding its footing, but new technologies could see it impact every part of an operation

By Matthew Parizot

September 27, 2021

The WX Platform provides live analysis of a mine operator’s performance and identifies areas needing improvement. Courtesy of ThoroughTec

Far removed from the anxieties generated by Hollywood classics like Terminator and The Matrix, artificial intelligence is proving to have numerous applications in revamping how industries process information and make important decisions, and the mining industry is no exception.

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