Cement, Energy and Environment

AI in Mining: An Overview Introduction The mining industry, often seen as one of the most traditional sectors, is undergoing a profound transformation, thanks to the advancements in technology. With the rapidly changing way we use energy; valuable minerals are coming increasingly into high demand. However, the mining often comes with high societal and environmental costs. Therefore, we have to find ways to extract valuable minerals that benefits global as well as an individual countries’ sustainability goals and mitigates direct and indirect negative impacts of extraction, is a worthwhile endeavor. Among the most revolutionary forces reshaping the sector is Artificial Intelligence (AI). AI's integration into mining operations is ushering in an era of unprecedented efficiency, safety, and sustainability. From exploration to processing and logistics, AI technologies are not only enhancing productivity but also enabling more responsible environmental stewardship. This article explores the various ways in which AI is revolutionizing the mining industry, the benefits it offers, and the challenges that still lie ahead. Artificial intelligence (AI) enabled applications provide one avenue by which to potentially speed up this process. The Artificial Intelligence, in its broadest sense, refers to the simulation of human intelligence in machines programmed to think, learn, and adapt. In the context of mining, AI can be employed in various forms, such as machine learning (ML), deep learning, computer vision, and natural language processing. The goal of AI in mining is to optimize every aspect of the value chain, including exploration, drilling, extraction, processing, transportation, and maintenance. Application of AI in mining has following key question remains, how do we ensure AI is used in an ethical way that benefits communities, societal development, and environmental sustainability in the mining industry? In this article we give an overview of current and potential uses of AI in the mining sector and present some ethical considerations for the use of AI in the industry. We then outline a way forward to a more ethical and sustainable approach to using AI in the mining sector through multi-objective optimization. Application of Artificial Intelligence: Transforming the Future of the Mining Industry Bhanu Prakash Bhatnagar , B.E. Mining Engg. (Gold Medal), FCC, MBA Head Mining Ambuja Cement Limited Group company of Adani Adani Corporate House 43