Sustainable Mining in an AI driven world

The book “Sustainable Mining in an AI driven world” is now available. The purpose of the book is twofold.

1. To inspire and to provide a strategic direction for the successful transformation of a mining company towards a future-sustainable AI driven mining company.?The book discusses a vision for a futuristic mining organisation, provides a roadmap for leveraging technology in mining, and specifies drivers for sustainable mines.?

Part 1 covers evolving mining philosophy, a futuristic mining operating model, the importance of growing digital mining skill sets and future mining leadership, and the value of having a diversified talent pool in mining.?

Part 2 is about mining in 2050 and beyond, the elements of a futuristic mining ecosystem, how to win at AI transformation in mining, mining start-ups and futuristic exploration.?

Part 3 deals with mining and the UN sustainable development goals, the circular economy, renewables in mining, climate change and mining, and the need for smart mining communities.??

The content of this book is targeted at mining CXOs (CEO, CTO, COO, CIO, CDO, CFO), future mining leaders and operational leaders, digital mining experts, people who are transiting from operational roles to technical roles, digital mining enthusiasts, university graduates and undergraduates, sustainability experts, ESG leaders, and anyone who cares about sustainable principles in mining.

2. To encourage people to donate to charity. 100% of income from sales will be donated to organisations which are dedicated to

2.1 Eradicating child labour in mining

In Lualaba, Democratic Republic of Congo, it is estimated that 8,850 children are present in the artisanal sites of the Cobalt mines. The majority are girls (52%). In Haut-Katanga, the number of children working in the mines is estimated at 6,000 (50% girls) while the number of young people who are with their parents is estimated at 2,500 (48% women). According to UNICEF, 34.8% of children and adolescents are outside the school system (5-17 years old) in the two provinces. (video credits - Actions for the Development of Africa ADA NGO Bernard K. Mulenda )

2.2 Improving the wellbeing of street children living in the Jaipur railway station, India

The term ‘railway children’ is used to refer to those children and adolescents who squat, beg, and wander about in the railway stations and streets of India. The number of street children in India is estimated to be several million. (video credits ConnectAID Gaelle Mogli ? FXB India Suraksha )

2.3 The prevention of suicide in Australia

Over the last decade in Australia, the age-standardised suicide rate for males increased from 16.2 deaths per 100,000 population in 2011 to 18.6 in 2020. Female rates also increased from 5.1 deaths per 100,000 population in 2011 to 5.8 in 2020.

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About the author:

Kash is a futurist, an engineer, a mathematician, a consultant and a serial entrepreneur. He is the founder of Mine Connector and Elite Futurists. Prior to starting his businesses, Kash worked for McKinsey and Company in the Melbourne office, Australia.

Kash has a doctorate in mine planning and optimization from the University of Melbourne, Australia. During his PhD studies and post-doctoral work at the University, Kash developed algorithms for generating designs that maximize the net present value of a mining operation. That work provides the basis for software which assists mine planners to design more profitable mines. Kash was also a visiting scholar at the Colorado School of Mines, USA. Kash has been working on various mining projects which include due diligence, AI, operations, analytics, optimization and digital in different commodities around the globe. He is a keynote speaker and he provides mining leaders with strategic direction, and visionary leadership.

Kash’s vision is to engage, partner, and collaborate with mining leaders and decision makers to transform a mining business into a best-in-class, advanced digital and sustainable-enabled competency company. He constantly challenges current business models in mining companies to open possibilities for innovation and technology and to build a better future for the mining sector.