Digitalization

The digital transformation is fundamentally changing the mining industry – and it has long been an integral part of our daily operations. What once began as a simple environmental initiative has evolved into a strategic success factor. Today, we consistently design our processes, projects, and technologies digitally – efficiently, transparently, and with a clear focus on the future.

Digital Processes Instead of Paper

Our journey into digitalization began with the goal of reducing paper usage. What started as minimizing printouts has developed into a comprehensive digital document management system: from the creation of technical drawings and legally binding digital signatures to secure archiving – all document processes are now fully digital. This saves resources, accelerates workflows, and enhances traceability.

Efficient Collaboration Across All Locations

With modern tools such as Microsoft Teams, SharePoint, and OneDrive, we promote efficient, location-independent collaboration – both internally and externally. Virtual and hybrid meetings replace long travel times, simplify coordination, and enable flexible, cross-project communication. This creates a seamlessly connected working environment that fosters knowledge sharing and innovation.

BIM – Intelligent Planning for Complex Projects

A key component of our digital transformation is Building Information Modeling (BIM). Using BIM, we plan, build, and operate shaft and infrastructure projects digitally and in a fully connected way. All relevant data – from geometry and materials to technical specifications – is integrated into a shared 3D model.

Key benefits:

• Accurate, interdisciplinary planning without media discontinuities
• Early clash detection and cost optimization
• Realistic simulation of construction and operational phases
• Sustainable documentation for operation and maintenance

Combined with virtual reality (VR), the digital model becomes an immersive experience: clients and engineers can explore projects virtually, evaluate different scenarios, and make informed decisions early – before implementation on site.

Digitalization on Site and at the Machines

Progress is also clearly visible on our construction sites. Modern machines automatically capture operational data, analyze it, and make it digitally available. Our employees can access this information via tablets, document workflows, and transfer data directly to the cloud. This makes work safer, more transparent, and more efficient. In addition, digital assistance systems support machine operation – complex processes become simpler, and training times are significantly reduced.

Looking Ahead

As a technologically leading mining company, we continuously drive digital transformation forward. Whether BIM, cloud technologies, or data-driven process control – we leverage modern IT solutions to make our projects more sustainable, safer, and more efficient.

We combine tradition and innovation – shaping the future of mining: digital, connected, and future-ready.