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Smart Mining comes of age

Automation and control, smart mines and sustainability are three trends that will play an increasingly important role in the mining sector in 2021 as it emerges from the shadow of COVID-19, writes ABB's Max Luedtke.

Max Luedtke*
 ABB Ability MineOptimize connects and optimizes all stages in the lifecycle of any openpit or underground mine

ABB Ability MineOptimize connects and optimizes all stages in the lifecycle of any openpit or underground mine

The switch to remote services has accelerated in 2020, as mining companies embrace Industry 4.0 solutions that automate operations for optimised productivity, reduced equipment downtime and costs, predictive...

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