Fresh Thinking by Snowden Optiro
Fresh Thinking by Snowden Optiro
Snowden Optiro
EP 162 | AI in Mining: Tool or Threat to Geologists?
22 minutes Posted May 29, 2026 at 12:01 am.
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Will AI replace geologists? In this episode of Fresh Thinking by  @SnowdenOptiro , we explore how artificial intelligence is being used across the mining industry, from exploration targeting and core logging to resource estimation and technical reporting.

Our team discusses the opportunities AI presents, its current limitations, and why geological expertise, judgement and accountability remain critical in mining workflows.