APPLICATIONS OF

ARTIFICIAL INTTELIGENCE
IN MINING

By Suresh Babu
 What is an Artificial Intelligence ?

 Artificial Intelligence is an
Intelligence of
microprocessor based logical
solution provider. Performs at
much higher speed than the
normal Human Intelligence.
Information Technology has changed the
way we live. Mining is no exception.
Information systems have emerged
encompassing all aspects of mine planning.

Real time analysis of data is now possible

that helps the mine administration to
function effectively.

Software modules are now available that

covers the entire gamut of mine functions.
 Data Management

 The above graphic shows how the un orgonised data is

generated and distributed it only creates confusion.
Centralised database management caters end users
what they really need.
 Major Computer Based
Applications in Mining
• Mine Design, Planning, Scheduling, Pit Optimisation.

•Dump/Spoil Engineering Design and Management.

• G.P.S. Based Real Time HEMM tracking. TDS/

OITDS®

• 3-D Modeling of Seams/Ore bodies/ Vein

Modeling.

• Geological Fault Modeling.

• Blast Geometry, Drill, Blast Optimisation

 Electronic Detonators.

 Blast simulation.

 Visualisation and Plotting.

 Quality Management.

 Land Developer Soft ware® Volume

calculations, Stock measurement,

 Micro processor based surveying

Instrumentation, eg : Laser Scanner, Smart
Station®. Portable GPS receivers.
 Under Ground Environment Monitoring
systems.

 Micro Processor based Portable Multi gas

detectors.

 Condition Based Monitoring and

Maintenance of HEMM.

 ERP Solutions for Mining Business.

 On Board Health Monitoring systems on

HEMM.
Screen Shot of a coal block model developed
by mine design software
 Making better decisions and improving mine
performance requires gathering, validating, and
summarizing many kinds of information into
meaningful, timely and actionable intelligence.

 This will likely mean combining data from many

sources, such as geological modeling data with data
from truck dispatch, to pin point what material is
currently being moved and where. including truck
capacity, average grade of the coal/ore in each load
and the number of loads moved each day, mining
professionals can begin to get a more accurate
picture
 If this information is available in near real time and
compared to plan, very quick decisions can be made
on scheduling, resource allocation.

 In today’s globally competitive mining environment,

companies face a variety of initiatives and challenges
across all stages of the organization.
 These include.
 The workplace safety.
 Managing the complexities of environmental and
statutory requirements.

 Enhancing financial performance through improved

processes and cost controls.

 To maximize profitability, mining companies are

undergoing major initiatives to monitor and control
those factors that can impact production.
 New advancements in equipment
monitoring technology enable
time constrained technicians and
engineers to discover, diagnose
and act on a fault before it
results in production downtime
or serious damage to the
equipment or operator, By
remotely accessing onboard
equipment data,
 Once developing abnormal conditions
are detected, personnel are alerted
and can take appropriate actions to
prevent abnormalities from
developing into serious issues. While
equipment monitoring is not new to
the mining industry, traditional
methods, unstable technology and the
extreme mining conditions have often
reduced the effectiveness of these
first generation solutions.
 Software applications provide
mine operators with control over
all aspects of the mine:
 Risk management
 Accident prevention.
 Downtime and waste
minimisation.
 Grade optimisation and stockpile
management.
 Advantages:
 Mine planning, designing and scheduling of an open
pit are now made the mining system easy.
 Saves time in preparing number of alternative pit
designs and production schedules with different
design and schedule parameters. A best suitable pit
design and production schedule can be selected.
 Data Access and Transfer is easy, accordingly
decisions can be made.
 Overall Pit Optimisation can be achieved,
 Quick reporting of reserves of each layer / bench /
strip / block is possible. Year/month/day wise
reports can be generated for the extracted volume of
OB and Coal at the end of each schedule.
 Technological advancements can be made use in the
Industry as it releases in the world market for
enhancement of Safety and Productivity.