{"version":1,"type":"rich","provider_name":"Libsyn","provider_url":"https:\/\/www.libsyn.com","height":90,"width":600,"title":"Ep 147: Raising the Bar: AI-Driven Innovation in Mine Planning","description":"In this episode of Fresh Thinking by Snowden Optiro, Susan Havlin (Managing Consultant) speaks with Dr Tarrant Elkington (Snowden Optiro General Manager) about extending generative AI into coding practical engineering solutions. They discuss how mining engineers and scientists can use AI tools to prototype bespoke solutions, automate niche problems, and build simple applications without being expert programmers. If you\u2019ve ever thought about using AI, but didn\u2019t know where to start, this conversation is for you. Key moments: 0:36 \u2013 Why generative AI and coding is relevant for mining professionals 2:41 \u2013 What \u201cAI coding\u201d actually involves and how it works 4:22 \u2013 Real mining examples: road design optimisation and waste dump planning 6:46 \u2013 Does it really work first time? Debugging and validation 8:24 \u2013 What you learn through the process 9:37 \u2013 When it won\u2019t work and why starting small matters 11:06 \u2013 Practical advice for engineers and scientists wanting to begin Generative AI is changing how we work. The question is not whether to use it, but how to use it well. Listen now and see how you could start building your own tools. If you enjoyed this episode, please Subscribe for more mining-focused technical discussions across the mine value chain. If you would like to contact Tarrant Elkington or Susan Havlin: contact@snowdenoptiro.com Listen on the go: Fresh Thinking by Snowden Optiro is rapidly becoming the best mining podcast globally, and is available on most audio podcast platforms and also as a video podcast on Snowden Optiro's YouTube channel: https:\/\/youtu.be\/v3dQDfaU-vg \ud83d\udc4d Like, comment, and subscribe for more technical mining insights from our global consulting team. Snowden Optiro: Snowden Optiro is a resources consulting and advisory group that provides independent advice, consulting and training to mining and exploration companies, their advisors and investors. We help mine developers to advance their projects, mining companies to improve their operations and their professionals, and investors to de-risk their investments by the provision of quality advice, training and software in the field of Mineral Resources and Mineral\/Ore Reserves. Explore more: https:\/\/snowdenoptiro.com\/ ","author_name":"Fresh Thinking by Snowden Optiro","author_url":"https:\/\/snowdenoptiro.com\/","html":"<iframe title=\"Libsyn Player\" style=\"border: none\" src=\"\/\/html5-player.libsyn.com\/embed\/episode\/id\/39892415\/height\/90\/theme\/custom\/thumbnail\/yes\/direction\/forward\/render-playlist\/no\/custom-color\/88AA3C\/\" height=\"90\" width=\"600\" scrolling=\"no\"  allowfullscreen webkitallowfullscreen mozallowfullscreen oallowfullscreen msallowfullscreen><\/iframe>","thumbnail_url":"https:\/\/assets.libsyn.com\/secure\/item\/39892415"}