Category: MINING & INDUSTRIAL

Although most South African mines have access to increasingly sophisticated automation and digital technologies, some operations still face challenges when it comes to connecting existing systems and investments into a longer-term transformation strategy. Charl Marais, Local Division Manager for ABB South Africa’s Process Automation Process Industries division, says some mines remain caught between isolated automation systems because they lack a clear roadmap for how the operation should evolve. “The biggest barrier is the lack of a clear, long-term roadmap for how the mine wants to transform. Technology is increasingly available, but without a clear direction, investments...