MINING SOFTWARE knowledge extraction . This is where a Knowledge Graph is required . A Knowledge Graph is a type of data structure that stores information in the form of entities ( nodes ) and their interrelationships ( edges ). Widely used in new knowledge-based systems to enhance information retrieval , infer new knowledge and provide context-aware results , Eclipse views these graphs as being able to support specific AI applications , such as using machine learning in predictive maintenance and modelling .
Such tools are a prerequisite for effective use of these algorithms , according to Eclipse , with mining companies simply inundated with data that is not initially fit for the purpose of machine learning .
“ By using knowledge systems that enable modelling and AI , mining companies now have the power to harness the wealth of all their data , leading to next-level informed decision making and operational efficiencies ,” it said .
The company concluded : “ In a sector where no other vendor currently offers a solution of this calibre , SourceOne EKPS stands as a beacon of innovation . It ’ s not just a product ; it ' s an invitation to be part of an exclusive circle that ‘ gets it ’.
“ The current number of our clients in the mining industry is just at the beginning , but the potential and interest in SourceOne EKPS are significant . This isn ’ t about where we are now ; it ’ s about where we ’ re going . And for those who join us , the journey promises to be as rewarding as the destination .”
Instilling confidence in decision making acQuire has been providing software to tackle ESG issues across the mining space long before the acronym was considered industry parlance .
For Alison Atkins , CEO of acQuire , the value the company brings to the table has not changed over the more than 25 years it has been providing these solutions . “ acQuire ’ s value lies in providing strategic software solutions so when the right information is available to the right people , businesses can make confident decisions ,” she told IM .
The increase in data generation and higher regulatory hurdles placed in front of mining companies are likely to lead to further investments into “ digital mining ”, according to Atkins : a change that will also require providers to be more open to the wider software ecosystem .
“ Our customers expect solutions that are interoperable with other software used in a mining operation , from data collection and mine planning , through to land reclamation ,” she said .
For acQuire , this means monitoring the markets it operates in to identify new trends and emerging technologies , while engaging with customers to ensure its product roadmap continues to meet ongoing needs .
Atkins said the global drive towards ESG
EnviroSys continues to be one of the best environmental data management systems on the market , according to acQuire reporting requirements , as well as an increasing pressure from stakeholders to increase output , is providing the impetus for miners to leverage emerging technologies that not only meet these compliance issues , but further optimise their operations .
“ At acQuire this means delivering quality and sustainable software solutions that can give our customers the ability to assess ‘ are we compliant right now ?’, at any point in time , and be able to prove it ,” she said .
This is where tools designed to collect and report on a range of geoscientific , environmental and social performance data , from a multitude of sources and in various formats , help businesses
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