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

A deposit model comes earlier. Going down and not leaving an unsafe face does not.

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

Task comparison

IS WORK OVER?

22%

AI can already do 22% of this job.

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Mining engineer

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
Model deposit, blast and rates. Estimate No public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate.	16%	40%	+6.4
Drawings, permits and mining plans. Estimate No public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate.	16%	28%	+4.5
Face, safety and ventilation. Estimate No public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate.	18%	14%	+2.5
Plant, contractors and output. Estimate No public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate.	16%	22%	+3.5
Restoration, waste and regulation. Estimate No public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate.	18%	16%	+2.9
Not leaving a miner below. Estimate No public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate.	16%	12%	+1.9
Total	100%		22%

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

IS WORK OVER?

23%

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Drone pilot

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
Flight plan, NOTAM, ENAIRE and the permit. Estimate No public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate.	16%	40%	+6.4
Fly, frame, not lose the drone and land. Estimate No public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate.	22%	8%	+1.8
Deliver stills, video and a basic grade. Estimate No public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate.	16%	32%	+5.1
Maintenance, batteries and the part that fails. Estimate No public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate.	16%	28%	+4.5
Client, briefing and what you can actually fly. Estimate No public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate.	16%	22%	+3.5
AESA rules and liability for the flight. Estimate No public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate.	14%	14%	+2
Total	100%		23%

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