AI technology has advanced rapidly in recent years, and it is expected to continue to progress at an accelerated pace in the next 10 years. The application of AI in various industries is expected to increase, resulting in more automation and job displacement. While AI can bring significant benefits to the economy and society, it also raises concerns about job displacement and the need for re-skilling and up-skilling of workers to keep pace with the changing job market. Below is a list of the top 10 jobs that will be replaced in the next 10 years by AI in the mining sector.
- Miner – With the advancement of robotics and autonomous vehicles, AI can replace human miners who perform physically demanding and dangerous tasks in underground mines.
- Geologist – AI-powered geological modeling software can analyze geological data more accurately and quickly than humans, reducing the need for human geologists.
- Drill operator – AI-controlled drilling equipment can work more efficiently and safely than human drill operators, reducing the risk of accidents.
- Surveyor – AI-powered drones and surveying software can collect and analyze data more quickly and accurately than human surveyors.
- Blasting engineer – AI-powered software can calculate the optimum amount and placement of explosives, reducing the need for human blasting engineers.
- Heavy equipment operator – Autonomous heavy equipment, such as trucks and excavators, can operate more efficiently and safely than human operators, reducing the risk of accidents.
- Maintenance worker – AI-powered predictive maintenance software can monitor and diagnose equipment issues, reducing the need for human maintenance workers.
- Environmental engineer – AI-powered modeling software can analyze and predict the impact of mining operations on the environment, reducing the need for human environmental engineers.
- Safety inspector – AI-powered safety inspection software can identify and assess safety hazards, reducing the need for human safety inspectors.
- Data analyst – AI-powered data analysis software can process and analyze large amounts of mining data more quickly and accurately than human data analysts.