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Ore trains kilometres long, huge 260 tonne trucks, underground diggers – can you believe that already some of these machines can be programmed to run on remote control? Mining is about efficient use of capital, and with autonomous machinary you don’t need to worry about human safety when blasting is going on, as humans are not involved. So, no stoppages for the blast. But is this going to impact employment prospects in mining?

 

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