The global mining industry dates back to the beginning of civilization and has made an impact on major economies throughout history. The world has always been dependent on mining. Modern-day mining, however, is now faced with many significant challenges that have never been seen before. Population and economic growth equate to increasing demand for materials, and this will only continue to trend upward. While extracting and processing prove to be increasingly difficult, there is also increased attention on the environment.
This whitepaper explores the impact of various changes and innovative technologies on the mining industry and identifies major trends that are shaping how engineers think of best practices when it comes to operating mines safely, profitably and aligning with the latest decarbonization initiatives.