In a bid to enhance efficiency and productivity in Zimbabwe’s mining sector, the government is championing the use of modern technologies, including artificial intelligence (AI) and drones. The move aims to address challenges such as declining foreign currency receipts, power cuts, and high operational costs faced by the country’s top foreign currency earner.
Speaking at the
In a bid to enhance efficiency and productivity in Zimbabwe’s mining sector, the government is championing the use of modern technologies, including artificial intelligence (AI) and drones. The move aims to address challenges such as declining foreign currency receipts, power cuts, and high operational costs faced by the country’s top foreign currency earner.
Speaking at the Media Mining Awards 2023, Mines and Mining Development deputy minister Polite Kambamura highlighted the significance of incorporating smart mining practices. He emphasized that the introduction of AI and drones in the mining sector could be a game-changer, contributing to a sustainable mining economy.
The deployment of AI, a crucial component in global industrial production, is expected to give Zimbabwe a competitive edge on the international stage. AI-powered drones, specifically, can be utilized for mapping, monitoring environmental impact, and enhancing safety by inspecting and monitoring mine sites, ultimately reducing costs for prospecting miners.
, Mines and Mining Development deputy minister Polite Kambamura highlighted the significance of incorporating smart mining practices. He emphasized that the introduction of AI and drones in the mining sector could be a game-changer, contributing to a sustainable mining economy.
The deployment of AI, a crucial component in global industrial production, is expected to give Zimbabwe a competitive edge on the international stage. AI-powered drones, specifically, can be utilized for mapping, monitoring environmental impact, and enhancing safety by inspecting and monitoring mine sites, ultimately reducing costs for prospecting miners.
