en.Wedoany.com Reported - At the 2026 Copper Expo (EXPOCOBRE 2026), Dr. Osvaldo Bascuñán, Director of OSB Digital, presented the latest advancements in applying artificial intelligence-based digital twin technology to mining. This technology integrates physical models with machine learning, enabling low-grade copper mines to achieve a leap in production capacity.

In his presentation titled "The Rise of AI-Based Digital Twins for Maximizing Copper Production," Dr. Bascuñán highlighted a practical case study from a low-grade copper mine in Chile. After implementing the digital twin system, the mine saw a 32% increase in copper production capacity and a 40% improvement in water recovery rates, generating approximately $600 million in annual economic benefits. The significant improvement in water recovery is particularly helpful in alleviating resource pressure in arid regions.

OSB Digital's solution is built around the PI system, combined with tools such as PowerBI and AI assistants (ChatGPT, Gemini), transforming historical data into decision-making assets. Dr. Bascuñán believes the mining industry is moving towards the "Mining 5.0" stage—where plants are not only monitored in real-time but are also capable of autonomous learning and self-correction. The digital twin acts as the digital nervous system of an industrial organism, enabling real-time perception, learning, and self-adaptation.

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