Rio Tinto: Mining automation IT is critical in meeting commodity demand surge

http://www.computerworlduk.com/news/it-business/3274598/rio-tinto-mining-it-automation-is-critical-in-meeting-commodity-demand-surge/

by DMPenfold2008 • 15 years ago

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iwwr• 15 years ago

The future of space mining is being built right now with systems like these.

ra• 15 years ago

We talk about specialization a lot here on HN. Specialize in scientific computing, specialising in areas where you as a programmer can make a big difference to a companies bottom line.

This is a great example of a big blue ocean of opportunity...

Albeit in the name of finding better and more effective ways to rape our one and only planet.

lukeschlather• 15 years ago

Could be some interesting opportunities in their remediation departments though. We've got a whole bunch of Rio Tinto workers coming up to deal with the waste tailings piles just down the valley over the next few years.

(Of course it only took 50 years with the liability for the mine cleanup passing through 5 corporate acquisitions before Rio Tinto finally found itself the entity that was going to do something about it.)

Rio Tinto: Mining automation IT is critical in meeting commodity demand surge

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