Internet of Things and the future of the mining industry

One of the areas where the Internet of Things can make a significant contribution is mining! On 3 February, in Cape Town, South Africa, the Mining Indaba, one of the most important events for the mining sector in Africa, began a meeting point for its main investors. The industry, which has always brought enormous profits for all countries, is equally infamous for its critical working conditions and the high mortality rate of its workers. But the phenomenon of the Internet of Things can represent a turning point and reverse the bitter trend in the industry. We cannot but remember the…...