Eclipse Mining Technologies talks with Dr. Abani Samal

Mining companies know that leveraging technology is the key to their success in managing their mine. These forward-thinking operators also understand that the enormous amount of data generated from the technology is a key asset to operations. What are the best ways to maximize the data for actionable decision-making?  

The Brain of the Mine podcast gathers industry experts to explore their ideas on unlocking the power of a mine’s data. In each episode, you will learn from mining and technology thought leaders as they discuss new technology, their experiences, challenges, solutions, and trends for managing data.  

In this episode we talk with Dr. Abani Samal as he discusses smart technology and how it address issues of materiality and transparency,  the different ways a system should focus on what is relevant and how data management plays a vital role, the need for data integration, and the acceptance of AI/ML in mining.

Dr Samal holds PhD from SIU Carbondale, DIC & MS from Imperial College, London and M Tech (Mineral Exploration) degree from IIT (ISM) Dhanbad, India. He has been in the mining industry since 1996.  Currently he is the principal and owner of GeoGlobal, LLC and providing consulting services to exploration and mining companies, government agencies and major financial institutions worldwide. Mineral deposit evaluation, applied geostatistics and mine-mill reconciliation are his technical specializations. He is currently engaged by the World Bank for assisting in the development of mineral resources in Nigeria. 

Dr. Samal is a Registered Member of SME and a leading member of many other international professional societies including GSA, SEG, CIM and IAMG.

The views and opinions expressed on any episode are those of the person(s) appearing on the program and do not necessarily reflect the views and opinions of Eclipse Mining Technologies or any of its officials or employees.