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Building efficient and ESG-compliant mines with virtual twins

By Gustavo Pilger, Director – Worldwide GEOVIA Research and Development Strategy and Management, Dassault Systèmes Fossil fuels currently meet about 75% of global energy needs. To transition to renewable energy sources by 2050, significantly larger quantities of minerals, especially copper, must be mined. The current rate of production will not suffice to meet demand. With only […]

What do EVs have to do with sustainable mining?

The surge in popularity of electric vehicles is shining light on the need for sustainable mining techniques.

Making renewable energy the power source of the future

Dassault Systèmes highlights some of our customers developing innovative ways to source and use renewable energy.

How the Industrial Metaverse Can Serve the Cause of Recycling

Designed to showcase the myriad benefits of the Industrial Metaverse for the environment and sustainability, this post aims to enlighten and inspire.

Optimizing Urban Wind Turbines with Simulation

We had the opportunity to interview Francesco Avallone, Professor at Italian University, Politecnico di Torino, at the 2022 Eurocentral Regional User Meeting about his presentation, “Aerodynamics and Aeroacoustics of Ducted Wind Turbines for Urban Environments”.

Can we cool cities by taking a cue from human skin?

Smart Panel plans to revolutionize cooling systems by creating building facades that regulate temperature just like humans do.

Artificial Intelligence – PM’s friend or foe?

As AI continues to advance rapidly, we’ll take some time to examine its potential impact on the role and responsibilities of Project Managers. This article explores several key PMO concepts and provides insight into how AI can enhance and strengthen critical project delivery processes.

Modelling Ecological Cost in Strategic Mine Planning: Solution in Stages

Solid particulate emissions from blasting, greenhouse gases from engines and electricity generation, soil loss, desertification, altered rivers, damaged land, poisoned waters, injured communities, fines, fees and changing regulations have costs. Deciding which costs to include and how within a Strategic Mine Plan depends on strategic questions and the right modelling tools. To incorporate ecological costs into a […]