Articles about Mining

AI layer transforms IOT, adds value for SA businesses

The layer of AI is allowing companies to extract more value from IOT systems and existing hardware such as CCTV cameras.

From Excel to the cloud

Timrite, which specialises in timber products for mining, looked to Futuresense for a custom solution using the Oracle platform to modernise its financial processes.

Revolutionising mining: How AI is leading the path to sustainability

AI offers mining companies the capability to optimise energy consumption through the analysis of vast datasets, says Wilhelm Swart, chief OT officer at 4Sight.

MTN: 5G transforming mining in Africa

Mines are overcoming traditional connectivity challenges by opting for 5G private networks, says Sudipto Moitra, GM – ICT at MTN SA Enterprise Business.

Hytera brings range of rugged devices to SA

The Chinese technology firm introduces a mobile phone and two push-to-talk devices targeted at SA’s high-risk industries.

Datacentrix Mining Indaba 2021 focuses on extending local mining longevity through technology

Other topics covered included evolving technologies influencing business models, and connectivity and security in mining.

Exxaro, University of Pretoria partner on XR reasearch

The investment will enable research towards a safer and more sutsinable form of mining.

Cyber attacks targeting mining, manufacturing on the rise

PwC urges the sectors to prioritise cyber security, as they have become a preferred target of threat actors.

Building a mine of the future with Maredi Technologies

Technology and innovation are essential strategic levers for propelling mining companies into the future, says Maredi Technologies.

SA’s mining sector leans on tech for business resurgence

Research by PwC and the Minerals Council SA finds COVID-19 has accelerated the application of fourth industrial revolution technologies in mining.

Microsoft targets SA mining sector with AI, cloud technologies

The company says digital is the future of mining, and it wants to help the sector quickly transform and drive growth.

Harnessing IOT in mining and manufacturing

IOT solutions are being touted as offering opportunities to slash input costs in mining and manufacturing and scale up beneficiation, says Priashan Pakiriy, head of Enterprise Fixed Solutions, MTN Business.