Mining innovations and best practices

How we collaborate with the companies that operate and serve the mining sector to innovate and implement best practices in the real world - setting the new standards in mining.


MINING TRENDS

Transforming into climate-smart mining

There are three major trends that are fundamentally transforming the industry into Climate-Smart Mining.

  1. The shift from diesel to electrification.
  2. Digitalization, resulting in increased productivity and more sustainable use of resources while lowering input cost.
  3. Automation, also increasing productivity and changing the way we work.

We help mining companies plan, prioritize and execute enterprise-wide initiatives towards decarbonized autonomous mining and creating value with digital. We are willing to work with and bring partners - from start-ups to established companies. Planning new mines and transformation programs with integrated solutions from mine to port and from plant to enterprise brings substantial capital savings through early involvement.

Video and case study

ABB's methodology for enterprise digital transformation
BEST PRACTICES

Adopt proven integrated apps and services

Optimized CAPEX, maximized productivity, sustainability, safety and collaboration are only a few of the values digitally connected products and services can create for the mining industry.

As a digital transformation partner, ABB enables secure IT/OT integration and optimization for some of the world's most cost effective mines. ABB has unified and simplified access to these mining best practices proven in the real world under a single integrated portfolio - ABB Ability™ MineOptimize.






CO-DEVELOPMENT

Introduce new approaches from idea to market

We see a plethora of technology to assist miners in their roles such as fully and semi-autonomous robots, drones, increased use of artificial intelligence, virtual, augmented and mixed reality, digital twins, 3-D and 4-D printing and ever more innovative ways to transform. But the ROI of digital transformation isn’t traditional. Cross-functional teams need to work together with industry experts — removing inefficiencies, automating steps in the processes and changing the ways to go from idea to the market. Experimenting, piloting, learning and adapting will help prioritize the technologies with the biggest impact for each specific situation.



INSIGHTS

Keep learning with our mining experts

Taking people along on the digitalization journey is paramount, ensuring the workforce keeps up with industry transformation and new ways of working.

Once you have invested in ABB mining solutions, we do everything to help you protect your investment – with an extensive training program to continuously improve your staff's digital skills.

Our experts regularly share valuable insights about mining innovations and best practices through a quarterly newsletter and social media.

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White paper
Building the all-electric mine
Article by Max Luedtke and Mehrzad Ashnagaran
Ensuring we're together in electric dreams
Blog by Marcos Hillal
Race to a carbon-neutral digital mine: what can mining learn from ABB Formula E
Mining workforce of the future
Data analytics in mining
Fine-tuning asset management in mining
Why every digital enterprise needs superglue
Digital partnerships: building the bridge from both ends
Agile co-creation: ending analysis paralysis
First published in "International Mining"
5 potential levels of automation for autonomous mines of the future
Article
Mining conveyor systems are getting larger, more durable and going underground
Expert article
Cyber security in mining: 5 things you can do now to be prepared
Expert article and video
Digital twin of material handling chain
First published in "Coal Age"
New drive configuration reduces conveyor failures and maintenance needs
First published in ABB Sweden magazine
Digitalization develops mining engineer jobs and companies
First published in "Australian Mining"
Decarbonization of mining: a realistic way forward
Expert article and video
Underground mine ventilation: how to improve safety and half energy costs
Expert article and video
How digitalization improves availability of comminution circuits
Video and article in "Copper Worldwide"
Mine optimization: improve productivity, reduce downtime, protect workforce and environment
Article in "Global Mining Review"
Converting existing mines from fossil fuel to electric & importance of short interval control and scheduling
First published in "Coal Mine"
Shaft mining: latest trends in hoist safety, performance and energy efficiency
First published in "internaltional Mining"
EPCM companies in mining: redefining relationships
When you meet one of our digital experts, their boots might look a little worn out. That’s because their expertise is grounded in the day-to-day realities of mining.



We combine this first-hand experience with tailored digital solutions to solve tough problems and deliver real value. So whatever stage you’re at, we’ll work with you to create a step-by-step plan to help you get where you want to be. Even if we have to change our boots along the way.

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