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Mine planning increasingly depends on the ability to combine geological information with operational and production data. Orebody models, grade estimates, equipment performance, processing constraints and changing site conditions all influence decisions about extraction sequences and production schedules. As these...

Mining operations are becoming increasingly dependent on reliable connectivity as more equipment, sensors and operational systems become digitally connected. Autonomous machines, remote-controlled equipment, industrial cameras and monitoring systems all generate continuous data that needs to move across large and...

Mining operations generate large volumes of information across equipment, production systems, geological models and environmental monitoring. Historically, much of this information has remained distributed across separate systems, making it difficult to create a continuously updated view of what is...

Digitalisation in aluminium production is moving beyond the basic task of displaying what is happening on the plant floor. Sensors, distributed control systems, industrial IoT platforms and production databases can provide operators with continuous information on temperatures, electrical loads,...

Packaging remains one of the most important end-use markets for aluminium foil, supported by demand for food, beverages, pharmaceuticals and other products that require protection from moisture, oxygen, light and contamination. The material's combination of barrier performance, low weight,...

The aerospace industry is entering a period of sustained aircraft demand, creating long-term requirements for lightweight and high-performance structural materials. Commercial aircraft fleets are expected to expand significantly over the next two decades as passenger traffic grows and older...

The global aluminium market is entering a period in which supply flexibility is becoming increasingly important. Demand continues to expand across electrification, renewable-energy infrastructure, transport and packaging, while producers are facing tighter operating conditions, limited spare capacity, higher energy...