Top Mining News this week: IBM Watson learns to 'think like a geologist' - but won't replace them

The Latest Top Mining News Web version | Manage preferences and frequency Keep up to speed with the most read articles from the past week below. Login now to access these features, or subscribe here from £32 to receive immediate access. Top 5 Most Read of The Week IBM Watson learns to 'think like a geologist' - but won't replace them In the new year, Goldcorp and IBM will be busy applying the AI-powered IBM Exploration with Watson to new drill targets at several of the miner's sites. MM caught up with IBM Canada's Mark Fawcett to figure out how the technology can alter the current exploration workflow Read more >> New service contract strengthens Normet, Hindustan Zinc link Underground mining tech company Normet and Hindustan Zinc have signed a comprehensive four-year cost-per-hour (CPH) service contract, covering all Normet equipment at the miner's operations in Rajasthan, India Read more >> ABB focused on being digital leader ABB, which has confirmed the sale of a majority stake in its Power Grids division to Japanese firm Hitachi, has outlined a new business model that will carry it forward along with its four leading businesses as it strengthens its focus on digital industries Read more >> Black Mountain becomes latest Vedanta mine to be optimised by Sandvik Sandvik is set to deliver a full OptiMine digital platform to Vedanta Zinc International's (part of Vedanta Resources) Black Mountain Mining (BMM) operations in South Africa's Northern Cape Province in 2019 Read more >> Epiroc and Ericsson team up for 5G in mining Epiroc has signed a cooperation agreement with communications technology provider Ericsson to jointly help mining companies achieve optimal wireless connectivity in their operations through Long-Term Evolution (LTE) and 5G technologies Read more >> Mining Magazine offer JUST FOR YOU! Mining Magazine Print & Digital subscription for just £195 (original price £315)   Hurry, offer ends 24 Dec! Claim your offer here. LOGIN Aspermont Media Ltd WeWork 1 Poultry London, EC2R 8EJ Phone: +44 207 216 6060   subscriptions@aspermontmedia.com www.aspermont.com Manage your email preferences | Unsubscribe | Privacy Policy To opt out of future communications click here

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