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Data Science in the Dirt: How University-Industry Partnerships Are Transforming Mining Operations
Mining operations generate vast volumes of data but typically analyse less than 5% of it. This session uses the BHP-Curtin Trailblazer collaboration as a blueprint for how data science partnerships can deliver measurable operational improvements fast.
What began as a proof-of-concept to address GPS calibration drift in drill rigs became a production-deployed tool analysing 80% of patterns in under five minutes, delivering $962,000 in annual savings across 55 rigs. More importantly, attendees will leave with a replicable partnership framework to unlock similar value in their own operations.
Identify your highest-value untapped data source and assess whether a university-industry partnership could accelerate its deployment.