Tag: minerals

The complexity inherent to operating a successful underground mine is easily missed by those who have never visited one—after all, the sprawling maze of tunnels and workings are hidden deep below the Earth’s surface. These mines are often located in geographically remote areas, making it difficult to get personnel and equipment onsite at short notice, […]

Humanity has been shaped by the minerals and materials extracted from the Earth. Mining has transformed how we live while supporting an ever-increasing global population, and over centuries, the mining industry has met this increasing demand with fewer resources while becoming safer and more productive. That’s not to say the industry isn’t without controversy, and […]

Introduction We’re in the midst of a significant transformation regarding the way we produce products, thanks to the digitization of manufacturing. This transition is so compelling that it is being called Industry 4.0 to represent the fourth revolution that has occurred in manufacturing. From the first industrial revolution (mechanization through water and steam power) to […]