Automation index

How much of a Miner’s job can AI already do?

A blast plan and a log come earlier. Going down, drilling, and coming out alive do not.

This percentage does not predict how many people will lose their jobs.

Task comparison

IS WORK OVER?

16%

AI can already do 16% of this job.

#616 / 643

Miner

Task weights are our estimates based on O*NET frequency data, not time shares published by O*NET.

The time saving for each task is estimated separately.

Task	Share	AI	Points
Logs, blast plans and sensors. Estimate No public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate.	16%	32%	+5.1
Logged maintenance and mine CMMS. Estimate No public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate.	14%	22%	+3.1
Drill, load and extract. Estimate No public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate.	24%	10%	+2.4
Support, ventilation and water. Estimate No public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate.	16%	12%	+1.9
Safety, gases and evacuation. Estimate No public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate.	16%	10%	+1.6
Shift, partner and not getting casual. Estimate No public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate.	14%	14%	+2
Total	100%		16%

Modelled workweek: 100% · Public evidence: 0% · Estimate: 100% · Confidence: Low

IS WORK OVER?

18%

#591 / 643

Lighting technician

Task weights are our estimates based on O*NET frequency data, not time shares published by O*NET.

The time saving for each task is estimated separately.

Task	Share	AI	Points
Plot and programming Estimate No public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate.	25%	35%	+8.8
Rig and focus Estimate No public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate.	50%	12%	+6
The show Estimate No public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate.	15%	15%	+2.3
Incidents Estimate No public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate.	10%	12%	+1.2
Total	100%		18%

Modelled workweek: 100% · Public evidence: 0% · Estimate: 100% · Confidence: Low