BHP Group, an Australian mining multinational, announced it is launching its first Industry Artificial Intelligence (AI) Hub in Singapore to accelerate its digital transformation and AI adoption.
The hub will address BHP’s enterprise-wide challenges, such as safety and productivity, through the use of AI. Once the hub is established this month, BHP’s team will further explore the integration of data-driven decision-making, AI and automation into the company’s core operations.
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With this new venture, BHP aims to grow its digital capabilities in Singapore and the surrounding region. It plans to hire several AI specialists to streamline collaboration between BHP teams and local partners. The establishment of the new hub was supported by Enterprise Singapore and AI Singapore (AISG).
BHP chief technical officer Johan van Jaarsveld said: “As BHP accelerates our digital transformation and grows our internal AI capabilities, we see tremendous opportunity to work with AISG and other global leaders to help deliver solutions to complex, enterprise-wide challenges. We are excited about the potential of this partnership – and others around the world – to develop practical, innovative solutions that make our operations safer, more productive, and set new standards for our industry.”
This latest collaboration with AISG comes as BHP has already made progress in integrating AI into its operations, such as through streamlining procurement processes and improving financial predictions. The use of AI in operational frameworks has already led to some tangible benefits for the company. Since 2022, the use of AI at BHP’s Escodinda copper mine in Chile has led to the conservation of 3 billion litres of water and 118GWh of energy.
The Hub aims to foster collaboration and enhance capabilities as BHP works towards realising AI’s potential as part of its operations. As the initiative progresses, further projects and partnerships are anticipated.
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