Pit & Quarry, October 2018
TECHNOLOGY PLANT AUTOMATION Turning DATA into action More data means decision makers are more informed and better information leads to elevated performances 18 PIT QUARRY October 2018 pitandquarry com ALL IMAGES FIRMATEK Big data is providing mining executives a picture of their operations that theyve never had before BY LAUREN ELMORE ig data is revolutionizing every industry and the mining industry is no exception Data allows companies to lower costs and improve productivity but only if the data is used correctly The mining industry is under more pressure every day as the global population continues to grow Each individual will require more than 3 million pounds of minerals metals and fuel during his or her lifetime meaning companies must optimize to meet increased demand Big data can help achieve that goal Data has become much easier and safer to collect which means we now have more of it More data and especially more frequent data means executives can make more informed decisions and better information leads to better performance Because data is being collected more frequently its more important than ever for everyone including B Elmore
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