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Why is mining's IoT uptake so slow? – Mining Journal


A report by Viasat found that mining is lagging behind other industries
Mining's IoT investment levels have dropped by 2.4% since 2021 | Credits: Gorodenkoff via Shutterstock
Mining is trailing behind other sectors in adopting Internet of Things (IoT) solutions, with investment in the technology declining since 2021, according to a recent report by satellite communications…
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