Mining industry looks towards a new wave of automation

Mining industry looks towards a new wave of automation

Drivers trucks are expected to change the mining industry’s employment landscape. Australia’s mining industry continues to push the boundaries of automation with the use of robots and remote-controlled equipment expanding in the industry.

Automation in mining has a long history as companies look to extract minerals more efficiently and more safely.

However, the new wave of automation has been tipped to change the employment landscape of the industry.James Cook University professor Ian Atkinson said it was likely some jobs would be lost but expected it to happen over a long period of time. "It may happen that as people retire or […]

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