Advanced algorithms are able to recognize potential errors before they occur, allowing operators to plan maintenance ahead of time. Courtesy of Hitachi Vantara

The digital age of mining is now in full swing, but it hasn’t been without its growing pains. Industrial Internet of Things (IIoT) technologies have created an unprecedented ability for mining companies to gather data about their operations, processes and assets, but wading through the sheer volume of data gathered from completely different sources can be a monumental task.