Whitepaper: Benefits and Challenges of AI in Mining and Metals

Integrating industrial systems with artificial intelligence can provide sustainable outcomes when standards are followed, and best practices are applied. The authors explore actual and potential applications of AI technology, such as when using drones for data gathering, help for short-term interval control and help for improving process efficiency. They also discuss the cybersecurity risks and benefits of AI.

Lead author Bas Mutsaers is the director of the International Society of Automation's Mining and Metals Division (MMID). Professionally, he heads strategy, technology and marketing for mining, minerals and metals at Schneider-Electric. His co-authors are also members of MMID. Rob Zwick is manager of Process Automation Systems for Freeport McMoRan Inc. Joanne Sun is principal security architect for BHP. Mark Harris is principal adviser for Automation and Remote Vehicles for Rio Tinto. Ismael Borrego is instrumentation and control engineer for South32.