Automation index

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?

20%

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Skipper

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
Course, log and the day’s weather. Estimate No public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate.	16%	36%	+5.8
Helm, the sea and the harbour manoeuvre. Estimate No public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate.	22%	8%	+1.8
Crew, the novice and the one who is sick. Estimate No public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate.	16%	22%	+3.5
Breakdown, sail or engine and calling it in time. Estimate No public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate.	16%	28%	+4.5
The client, the charter and not pushing it. Estimate No public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate.	16%	18%	+2.9
Whole into harbour, and not trusting the plotter alone. Estimate No public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate.	14%	10%	+1.4
Total	100%		20%

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