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The introduction of ChatGPT has now made AI appear more accessible, however the reality of this at the 'coal face' can be more complex than we think. Join Michelle, as she reflects on the reality of this in mining today, and what we can do to learn and prepare for 2023.

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The challenges of achieving user adoption in harsh and remote environments are sadly a common and significant issue for mining companies. Lack of reliable connectivity, language barriers, and device compatibility is just the beginning.

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Even when a digital transformation project is successfully implemented - including integrating required IT and OT data - the user adoption challenge remains. This can be caused by human cognitive bandwidth

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In part 1, we looked at some of the most common causes of digital transformation failures in mining and detailed the user discovery process. In part 2, we dig into the change-averse nature of some mine sites and how it can be overcome.

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As mining companies continue to deploy new digital technology initiatives into the field they are struggling to create sufficient adoption in the workforce, causing many initiatives to underperform, or fail altogether.

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ChatGPT has driven the latest wave of Artificial Intelligence (AI) hype globally, and mining is not immune to the hype cycle. It's crucial for individuals to understand the potential benefits and drawbacks of new technology to reduce irrational fear

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Artificial intelligence (AI) has exploded onto the public stage in 2023. In mining, AI is becoming a common pilot or trial offering at many tier 1 and 2 miners, but has yet to revolutionise how we operate.

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Digital twins codify continuous improvement of assets, systems and processes. There are 3 main types - asset, process and engineering twins - and hear is what they mean.

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A Digital Twin is an easier and simpler way to interpret, assess and make decisions from large quantities of different information about a complex asset. Here is a clear example.

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A digital twin is a virtual representation of a physical object, system, or process. The term "digital twin" was first introduced by Dr Michael Grieves of NASA in 2002. Here are some other examples.

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“A digital twin comprises a virtual representation of a selected portion of the physical world, with two way interconnections, synchronized at specified frequencies and fidelities”

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The age of asset digital twins is upon us, and as such, many organisations are “full steam ahead”. However, the realities of maintaining twins, and the consequences of over-specifying fidelity, are becoming apparent.