en.Wedoany.com Reported - Chinese mining company Baowu Resources Co., Ltd. (referred to as "Baowu Resources") announced on April 16, 2026, that it has officially designated 2026 as the company's "Year of Digital Intelligence." The company plans to use "data + artificial intelligence (AI)" as dual engines to advance the integrated digital transformation of mines both domestically and internationally, with the goal of building a world-class green mineral resources company.
In this digital intelligence strategy, Baowu Resources has clarified a "3+1+1" overall framework. This specifically includes: three major directions for smart enhancement, namely smart governance, smart services, and smart manufacturing; one AI core enabling platform; and one unified data foundation. The company stated that it will focus on advancing the construction of digital intelligence systems for overseas mines, unmanned mining sites and processing plants, the development of intelligent equipment, the implementation of AI application scenarios, and the establishment of a data governance system.
Baowu Resources was established in 2019 as a wholly-owned subsidiary of China Baowu Steel Group engaged in mineral resource development and trading. Its business covers products such as iron ore, coking coal, and flux minerals, and it holds multiple mining projects and interests within China and in regions such as Australia, Africa, and South America. The company had previously piloted automated transportation and remote control systems in some mining areas. Designating 2026 as the Year of Digital Intelligence marks its shift from localized pilots to systematic, global deployment.
Baowu Resources will establish a digital intelligence leadership group led by the company's principal responsible persons and set up specialized working teams. It will also improve a comprehensive talent cultivation system covering fields such as data science, mining engineering, and automation control. The company did not disclose specific investment amounts or expected economic benefit indicators for 2026 in the announcement.
Currently, global mining companies such as Rio Tinto, BHP, and Vale are all advancing mine automation and data analysis platform construction. Baowu Resources' digital intelligence strategy is the first time a major Chinese mining enterprise has clearly defined an annual transformation milestone using the "Year of" format. The implementation of this plan will provide the company with technological support for improving operational efficiency, cost control, and safety risk management at its overseas mines.
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