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LONDON, May 28 /PRNewswire=KYODO JBN/ --

Axora, an innovation hub providing a global marketplace of proven digital

solutions has launched an online Smart Mining resource centre

[https://www.axora.com/smart-mine-centre] to help mining companies rebound from

and thrive after the global Coronavirus pandemic. The centre provides the

latest industry insights and access to digital solutions and technologies which

mining companies can adopt to accelerate their business growth, reduce wasted

investment, and avoid duplication.

Dr. Nick Mayhew, Chief Commercial Officer for Axora said: "The downtime caused

by Covid-19 offers mining companies a unique opportunity to improve their

digital solutions, accelerate their digital transformation roadmaps and enable

'Smart Mining'. The companies that use this moment to push themselves to make

their mines smarter are the ones which will recover the quickest and thrive in

the future."

Axora's Smart Mining digital solutions comprise all three types of technology

that make up Smart Mining - smart devices, smart connected devices and IoT-

which can help transform and revolutionise mining companies in a post-Covid

world.

"The Covid-19 pandemic is causing an acceleration of digital transformation

across the mining sector, as the need to be safer, more sustainable and more

efficient has never been greater", added Dr. Mayhew.  "We're seeing very

specific technology themes emerging as key priorities, such as tech-enabled ore

sorting, autonomous machinery and remote monitoring for health and safety,

which are attracting urgent and significant investments, all enabling the

so-called 'Smart Mining'."

Axora is also launching a survey

[https://www.axora.com/insights-survey-covid19] which will investigate the

impact of Covid-19 on digital innovation and home-working practices in the

mining industry.

Together with its expert industry insights, Axora uses blockchain technology to

currently host more than 120 innovative solutions from sector leaders to

start-ups, universities, and consultancies. Axora was developed by a team of

industry experts, engineers and entrepreneurs including the Boston Consulting

Group. Axora will initially focus on the Oil and Gas and Mining and Metals

sectors but expand into other sectors as the business grows.

Axora [https://www.axora.com/] is the new cross-industry innovation hub for

digital solutions. We help leading global organisations discover best-in-class

innovation in order to unlock transformation and deliver business value. Led by

a team of industry experts, and backed by well-known global investors, we exist

to deliver on the potential of digital innovation. Enabled by our

industry-leading web platform, we showcase the latest expert insight and

industry perspectives on technology, combined with leading edge solutions that

solve today's industry challenges.

Source: Axora