ARC Mining

A person looking out from inside a mining drill with a computer screen and an illuminated mine ahead.

Mining is one of ARC's key areas of application and societal challenges, with links to research in AI, robotics and cybersecurity.

Mining

The mining industry plays a vital role in supplying the raw materials necessary for modern industry and technology.

Sweden, with its abundant mineral resources and long-standing mining tradition, continues to be a major player in the field of sustainable and innovative mining. Concurrently, the sector faces significant challenges, including environmental sustainability, occupational safety, and improving efficiency in mineral extraction and processing. To meet these challenges, the integration of AI, robotics, and cybersecurity is imperative.

ARC

Mining aligns with ARC's mission by leveraging innovative technology to enhance safety, efficiency, and sustainability in the mining sector. This initiative also facilitates the development of practical solutions to real societal challenges.

Mining research is crucial for developing intelligent and safe systems that benefit both industry and society. These systems use AI-based analysis, predictive maintenance, robotics for remote-controlled and autonomous tasks, and cybersecurity for digital infrastructure.

Tomorrow

AI analysis can enhance exploration and maintenance, robotics can enable remote control and automation, and cybersecurity is crucial for protecting digital infrastructure in an industry that is becoming increasingly connected.

By highlighting the importance of the mining industry to ARC, the centre can encourage various types of researchers to collaborate. This will help them connect ideas from different areas and create new solutions for the mining industry in the future.

AI in Mining and Mining@ORU

Örebro University hosts regular meetings to encourage new ideas and technology in the mining industry. They bring together people from industry, academia, and politics to share knowledge, discuss challenges, and explore opportunities for sustainable development.

AI in Mining is an annual event focused on artificial intelligence, digital technology and automation in mining. It is organised as a hybrid event and offers expert insights, research presentations, and industry perspectives. A key theme is the use of technology in organisations, including the challenges of implementation, its impact on the workforce, and what the future may hold.

Mining@ORU has become an important and annual meeting place for the mining industry in Bergslagen. Here, we help people to share knowledge and develop new ideas by bringing together key people to talk about the issues and plans for sustainable mining. Bergslagen is known for its strong cooperation in the national and international mining sector.

S3P Mining Regions

Region Örebro County has joined the thematic smart specialisation partnership for mining (S3P Mining Regions), marking a strong commitment to autonomous, digitised, and intelligent production systems. The partnership fosters collaboration between academia, industry and political decision-makers to drive technological innovation in the mining industry.

Researchers at Örebro University are actively engaged and have been successful in securing funding and participating in projects within the Swedish Mining Innovation strategic innovation programme (2013–2025).

Within the newly established Swedish Metals & Minerals programme, three projects led by the university were approved in the first call for proposals in autumn 2024.

In addition, Örebro University has contributed to research projects within SUM Academy, a programme funded by LKAB.

Contact persons at ARC Mining

Lotta Sartz

Lotta Sartz Position: Project Manager School/office: Communication and Collaboration

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Phone: +46 19 303206

Room: IA201

Lotta Sartz

Camilla Ulvmyr

Camilla Ulvmyr Position: External Relations Officer School/office: Communication and Collaboration

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Phone: +46 19 303381

Room: IA201

Camilla Ulvmyr