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Performance Innovations | Issue #13 - December 2018

In this issue…

Industry can reach net-zero carbon emissions in four steps • Cities, the engines of human wealth and health • Goodbye, pick axes and hard hats. AI and robotics are the new tools in today’s mines • Holistic optimization: where the ore and the operation meet.

Renewable energy is a necessity, not a choice

BY MICHEL CARREAU

Without rapid change on our part, Earth’s temperature could rise by 1.5°C in 12 years. The effects will be devastating and likely irreversible.

Cities of the future: sustainable wealth and health

BY MICHAEL SUTHERLAND

Cities are punching above their weight for economic activity and growth. But climate change is becoming dire and mental health is now seen as a pillar of human well-being.

How robotics and AI improve productivity and safety in mining and metals

BY DAVID RUDGE

In extreme conditions, the stakes are especially high. Robotic systems need robust, heavy-duty hardware that can handle the harsh environment.

More value, less impact

BY KRISTY-ANN DUFFY

Today, mine deposits are poorer and mineralogies complex. Success depends on understanding the whole process and how the stages interact.

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