PETRA Information Science says it is going to contribute its evolving insights into the function of synthetic intelligence (AI) in mining at two main trade occasions this 12 months.
Founder and CEO, Dr Penny Stewart, will signify the group on the International Mining Pointers Group (GMG) Brisbane Discussion board in July and the AusIMM APCOM (Utility of Computer systems and Operations Analysis within the Minerals Trade) 2025 convention in August.
Since 2017, PETRA has been recognized for growing a number of the world’s first machine-learning fashions deployed in mining operations. Demonstrating the corporate’s deep web site expertise and engineering focus, Stewart will problem standard narratives about reliable AI and look at whether or not this time period, generally utilized in international AI coverage frameworks, is virtually helpful for mining operations, the corporate says.
“Whereas the notion of reliable AI supplies a helpful framework for governments aiming to safeguard the general public, our trade already operates inside mature authorized and business frameworks that help secure, dependable AI deployment,” she stated.
The PETRA group believes that phrases like “belief” danger shifting the main focus away from accountability.
“We must be much less involved about whether or not the AI itself is ‘reliable’, and extra centered on whether or not the builders and deployers of AI meet the identical skilled, regulatory and contractual requirements anticipated of any engineering, tools and know-how suppliers,” Stewart added.
Throughout the 2 conferences, Stewart will spotlight how present well being and security laws, normal mining procurement contracts, provider warranties and knowledge safety clauses already mitigate many AI-related dangers. She additionally present insights into PETRA’s emphasis on the significance of enterprise worth, consumer suggestions, change administration and workforce acceptance when integrating AI into operations.
These shows are designed to supply a grounded, experience-based perspective on AI accountability, reflecting PETRA’s company-wide dedication to secure and sensible AI functions in mining.
The GMG Brisbane Discussion board is scheduled for July 16–17 on the College of Queensland, and the APCOM Convention is in Perth from August 10–13, 2025.
