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Chile ’ s Codelco strikes deal with Microsoft to extend automation at its copper mines
“ We are promoting profound changes so that different areas operate in a completely remote and automated way , reducing risks , improving productivity , safety and the reliability of our operation ,” said Alvaro Garcia , Company Executive .
Mining companies worldwide are pushing forward with plans to operate mines remotely , reducing the risk of accidents and boosting efficiency .
Chile ’ s Codelco , the world ’ s largest copper producer , has agreed a deal with Microsoft to fast-track the digitization of its mining operations , helping it extend automation and benefit from improved analytics . A statement from Codelco said the joint project with Microsoft will increase the company ’ s capacity to make its production processes more efficient and promote sustainability within its operations .
Codelco has attempted in recent years to adopt new technologies to boost efficiency and keep down costs at its deposits , many of which suffer from declining ore grades .
The move towards automation however has led to confrontations with unions , who see it as a threat to their livelihoods . The company said the project with Microsoft will include a training component for its workers .
The state-run miner has recently ramped up its use of technology to ensure its copper is 100 % traceable , a vital step in reducing its carbon footprint and boosting sustainability within its operations .
Cubo Itaú and Everis announce partnership to intensify Digital Transformation in Brazil
Since May 24 , Everis , a consultancy belonging to the NTT
Data group , which offers business solutions , strategy , Digital Transformation , development and maintenance of technological applications and outsourcing , has joined the maintenance team of Cubo Itaú , the largest hub fostering technological entrepreneurship in Latin America .
With the Cube , Everis intends to increase the innovation offer by around 30 % and generate new technological solutions , in order to co-create and prototype solutions together with customers and the innovation ecosystem ( startups , techplayers , universities , incubators and accelerators ), proving hypotheses for generating new business .
Roberto Celestino Pereira , Head of Innovation , Everis , said : “ This year , we intend to develop at least 20 prototypes together with this ecosystem , for the financial , telecom , industry , retail , health and energy sectors . They must receive attention for the development of emerging technologies coming from space computing , extended reality , phygital , artificial intelligence and cybersecurity .”
In the last year , Everis developed 12 projects and innovation prototypes with the support of the Cubo community . Pedro Prates , Co-Director , Cubo Itaú , said : “ The arrival of Everis means a lot , as it starts to add its expertise to the community . Certainly , we will see important projects coming from these connections generating value with the different points of the innovation ecosystem ”.
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