MINING mine or flawless data systems. In reality, getting started is simpler than many expect. Even mines with limited digital maturity and a basic Enterprise Asset Management( EAM) system in place can implement modular, practical GenAI solutions that start delivering value quickly.
What’ s essential is not a perfect system, but rather two fundamental elements: organisational alignment and basic technical preparedness.“ The first is organisational readiness: aligned leadership and visible support from the top; building trust and localised changemanagement; a digital enablement culture that promotes usability; incentives for adoption linked to KPIs.”
“ The second is certain technical foundations: cloud connection; network infrastructure; lightweight event bus or middleware for monitoring and alerts across platforms; about 12 – 24 months of maintenance data; security and access control,” he adds.
Once these pieces are in place, full integration becomes a powerful catalyst for performance.“ Performance gains are enhanced when integration has been carried out end-to-end. At BCG and BCG Platinion, we have successfully integrated GenAI platforms with ERP, EAM, and OT systems for major mining organisations.”
THE FUTURE IS ALREADY HERE
While some still view GenAI as an emerging trend, mining companies are already experiencing tangible benefits from it – even in remote, resource-scarce, and complex environments.“ GenAI in mining is not a distant aspiration. Modular, mine-ready solutions are already available that deliver operational impact in complex, remote, and resource-constrained environments.”
But this is just the start. The next stage is already progressing, heading towards autonomous coordination, where AI agents do more than support – they take action.
“ Mining’ s next frontier is autonomous coordination. GenAI is already improving diagnostics, inventory, and technician workflows, but agentic AI will go further by scheduling interventions, placing orders, and intuitively escalating issues at the right moments.” IB
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