Machine learning is not new, but with growing databases and enhanced computational resources, it has been revolutionizing big data industries at a growing rate over the last decade. Social media, health care, insurance, and consumer goods are just a few of the sectors cashing in on the artificial intelligence boom.
The mining sector is yet another industry well suited to reap the benefits of this powerful toolset. In 2020, the Government of South Australia hosted a machine learning contest, “ExploreSA: The Gawler Challenge,” where contestants developed a number of models for mineral exploration.