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A The mining industry requires Emerson to simultaneously be a global and local partner . Miners require technology and services to meet the specific needs of mining operations worldwide . Sometimes , mine sites , corporate leadership , and contractors are located on four different continents to support a single project . To ensure their success , Emerson provides consistent expertise , support and engagement worldwide . With a global network of solution , manufacturing , and technology centers , Emerson supports team members , who apply their deep understanding of local challenges and regulatory requirements to help ensure project success . In Australia , Emerson has developed dust suppression systems to address the arid climate ’ s impact on mining operations , and it will do so in the US as regulations evolve to include similar requirements . In South America , where water is a critical resource , Emerson provides controls and instruments for desalinisation and pipeline projects , and it supplies operators in the Andes with water management solutions . In regions with extreme climates , from South Africa to Northern Canada ,
This Clarkson KS1 valve with electric actuator is installed in a tailings application . It includes a bidirectional , full port design , advanced longlife seals , zero leakage environmental seals , and reversible and rotatable wear rings .
Emerson ' s ruggedised equipment provides reliable performance under the most demanding conditions .
Q Looking towards the future , what are the emerging trends you see shaping the mining industry , and how is Emerson positioning itself to meet these future needs ? A The mining industry has a unique opportunity to respond to the electrification of the transportation and power industries by expanding production with new projects , and by making improvements to existing operations . This must be accomplished using fewer resources and less staff , all the while establishing and maintaining good relationships with neighboring communities , regulatory agencies , and insurers . Emerson will meet these needs by continuously investing in advanced technologies - such as IIoT , AI , and machine learning - for predictive maintenance and optimised operations . The company ’ s comprehensive vision for digital solutions , which we call Boundless Automation - provides a vision for an industrial architecture built on a cohesive software ecosystem , composed of multiple elements from intelligent field devices to the cloud . Boundless Automation ensures that miners can leverage these trends to succeed in lock step with ever-increasing pressures for improved efficiency , safety , and sustainability . IM