Digitizing the Future of Mining

06 Jul 2025

How is technology redefining the future of mining?
Discover how elm helped design a cutting-edge digital platform that boosts efficiency and sustainability in the mining sector—leveraging AI, drones, and data analytics in line with Saudi Arabia's Vision 2030.

Client Background:
The government entity responsible for regulating and developing the mining sector in the Kingdom. It is committed to protecting the nation's mineral resources and ensuring their sustainable exploitation in alignment with Saudi Arabia's Vision 2030.

Challenge:
The client faced difficulties in monitoring and tracking unlicensed mining activities carried out by individuals and unauthorized entities, which caused significant financial, economic, and environmental harm. Traditional systems were insufficient for effectively detecting and curbing these illegal operations.

Solution Overview:
elm led the design of an integrated technological solution encompassing the full cycle of reporting, monitoring, operation, and inspection. The solution features a unified digital platform that streamlines the tracking of unlicensed mining activities and leverages advanced technologies such as artificial intelligence, drones, and data analytics to enable swift and accurate decision-making in addressing violations.

Impact:
This project will empower the client to monitor and track violators with greater precision and efficiency, reduce illegal mining practices, and enhance field response capabilities. It will strengthen the protection of mineral resources, improve the effectiveness of governmental oversight, and establish a strategic foundation for long-term compliance and sustainability in the mining sector.

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