Title: Advancing mining with e-technology: enhancing safety, productivity, and environmental sustainability

Authors: Jitendra Pramanik; Singam Jayanthu; Tiruveedula GopiKrishna; Jayanta Mondal; Bijay Kumar Paikaray; Abhaya Kumar Samal

Addresses: Department of Mining, National Institute of Technology, Rourkela, Odisha, India ' Department of Mining, National Institute of Technology, Rourkela, Odisha, India ' Department of Computer Science and Engineering, Adama Science and Technology University, Adama, Ethiopia ' School of Computer Engineering, KIIT (Deemed to be) University, Bhubaneswar, Odisha, India ' Department of Computer Science and Engineering, Centre for Data Science, Siksha 'O' Anusandhan (Deemed to be) University, Bhubaneswar, Odisha, India ' Department of CSE, Trident Academy of Technology, Bhubaneswar, Odisha India

Abstract: In order to sustain the supply of essential mineral resources, ensure energy and fuel availability, reduce human-induced accidents, and minimise environmental harm, the mining industry must continuously seek financial resources and innovative ideas from global sources. To achieve e-technology, new mining platforms must fully support Mining 4.0's cutting-edge competencies in social and economic growth, innovation, technology, and more. The mining sector is undergoing its fourth revolution as a result of the confluence of AI, ML, IoT, and automation. It is a reaction to technology shocks brought on by the rapid digital upgrading of the infrastructure and manufacturing sectors. This article focuses on the core and limits of mining development and aims to provide a broad overview of how the mining industry has changed as industry technologies have spread. New research on automation, AI-enhanced processes, and their potential uses in mining and other industries are also discussed.

Keywords: interest of things; IoT; smart sensors; automation; e-technology.

DOI: 10.1504/IJIMS.2026.152059

International Journal of Internet Manufacturing and Services, 2026 Vol.12 No.1, pp.25 - 39

Received: 15 Jul 2024
Accepted: 30 Aug 2024
Published online: 05 Mar 2026 *

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