Some of the world's mines in the next decade will work without human intervention, relying solely on automation, virtual models and sensors. This was announced by technical director of Anglo American Plc Tony O'Neal at the conference Mines and Money in London. According to him, Anglo American relies on robotization, which will increase labor productivity, reduce costs and negative impact on the environment.
"The industry that everyone knows at the moment will become unrecognizable after five to seven years," he quoted Sydney Morning Herald. Anglo American develops large copper deposits, the company employs about 87 thousand. human. Her "daughter" Anglo American Platinum is the largest producer of platinum in the world. In the robotization of production, other major mining companies are actively investing, including BHP and Barrick Gold.
Original article: In the world will soon appear fully robotic mines.