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a mine operator . They get visibility to production information , help with equipment , maintenance analytics and improved uptime .”
Built on IBM technologies , Sandvik offers a platform for underground mine optimisation , both for production and data / maintenance related aspects . “ We ’ re also the primary data analytics platform and AI software services partner for Vale for where they have an AI centre of competence ,” Chawla reveals . “ We ’ re doing an extensive set of use cases with them , including route optimisation for trucks , testing safety use cases and optimisation of smelters .” IBM is also working with Newmont Goldcorp to help them better understand their ore body , allowing them to reduce the time spent by geologists in analysis | and data collection to determine where to guide the next drilling campaign . “ We ’ ve reduced inaccuracy by 95 % with the geology data platform that we call ‘ cognitive ore body discovery ’,” says Chawla .
IBM is committed to supporting the sustainability efforts of mining operations across the globe . “ By using
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EXECUTIVE PROFILE
“ As a global industrial leader for mining I ’ m part of IBM ’ s leadership committee that oversees the strategy and development of worldwide mining industry practice and other natural resources industries .” An entrepreneurial business leader with two decades ’ multinational experience , including the Americas , Europe , Middle East , Africa , China , India , Russia , and Australia , Nelson is a leader in the global industry for manufacturing and resources and leverages industry ecosystem partnerships to help clients take solutions from idea to reality .
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