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Kapil Agarwal, Senior Vice President and Local Division Manager, Process Industries, ABB India, discusses digital innovations in mining

How are ABB's digital and automation technologies evolving to support the growing mining activities in India?

The Indian mining sector plays a vital role in the country's economy, contributing approximately 2.5% to the GDP and supporting millions through direct and indirect employment. Minerals like coal, iron ore, bauxite, copper, and limestone are critical for key industries such as steel, cement, and energy, driving industrial growth and development. ABB offers a comprehensive mining portfolio that supports underground mining, open-cast mining, as well as mineral processing and material handling. Mines and processing plants require integrated process control systems to enhance efficiency and productivity across the entire operation. As a leading global provider of software solutions for mining and mineral processing, ABB's customized automation solutions leverage real-time data to enable continuous monitoring and process analysis, ensuring enhanced asset availability.

ABB's plant-wide automation strategy focuses on identifying optimal operational conditions to maximize product quality and productivity, all while minimizing energy consumption and environmental impact. The company also provides a range of electrification and automation solutions, including substations, power distribution, ventilation-on-demand systems, electrical systems for mining trucks, and instrumentation.