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.

#341 / 633

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?

22%

#392 / 633

Waste 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
Code, characterise and the paper. Estimate No public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate.	16%	40%	+6.4
Plant, the mix and the one you cannot. Estimate No public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate.	18%	14%	+2.5
Move, the haulier and the note. Estimate No public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate.	16%	28%	+4.5
Inspection, the tip and not hiding. Estimate No public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate.	16%	22%	+3.5
The producer, the saving and not diluting. Estimate No public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate.	18%	18%	+3.2
Where it should, not next door. 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