The Future for Mining in a Data-Driven World

What does the future hold for the mining industry and how can your organization prepare for technology advances, new legislation, market trends and economic changes?

All facets and operations of the mining industry are increasingly relying on capturing and using quality data. From archiving and analysis to improve production, identifying trends in the workforce to improving community relations data affects all aspects of today’s mining industry.

Most companies have data that they have been monitoring and collecting, some for decades, but now it is what can the data do for you. Successful organizations of tomorrow are going to be those that have learned and implemented the best practices for their specific operations by better understanding what that data tells them.

Data can identify trends in the industry, where customers are and what is currently motivating their purchases, even where certain minerals are located. Companies who know how to make data work for them are the ones that will be successful in the future. The 2016 SME Annual Conference and Expo will examine what data exists and how this data can be used by companies today to help guarantee their success in the future.