In simplest terms, a digital twin is a model – a representation of physical equipment or real-world operations in a virtual environment.

The mining landscape is changing. The industry’s deeply ingrained conventional views of the mining sector that served companies so well in the past are no longer likely to succeed in the future. Technological advances in the areas of artificial intelligence, automation and blockchain are beginning to permeate the age-old profession. Mining Technology asks industry experts to give their insight into how such developments will shape the future of mining.