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AI Agents for Mining Built for Real Outcomes

A 9-week pilot program for qualified mining companies where we design, build, and configure production-ready AI agents for mining, train your team to use and refine them, and optionally maintain them long-term.

Executive Intelligence Agent for Board-Level Mining Decisions

An Executive Intelligence Agent that gives leadership real-time clarity across cost, risk, and performance in mining operations

Executive Intelligence Agent for Mining

Executive Intelligence Agent for Mining

The Executive Intelligence Agent is a core AI agent for mining leadership, unifying financial, operational, and ESG data into a single executive decision layer. In nine weeks, the Executive Intelligence Agent replaces static reports with live insight and scenario-based decision support built specifically for mining environments.

  • Connects ERP, FMS, LIMS, and market data into one mining intelligence layer
  • Simulates margin, NPV, and capital decisions in real time
  • Surfaces ESG, safety, and compliance risks early

Simulation Agent for Confident Mining Planning and Design

A Simulation Agent that proves mining outcomes before capital or crews are committed

Simulation Agent for Mining

The Simulation Agent is a production-grade AI agent for mining that creates a living digital twin of your operation. The Simulation Agent runs thousands of realistic scenarios so mine plans are validated under real-world constraints before execution begins.

  • Runs high-fidelity what-if scenarios in parallel
  • Models breakdowns, congestion, and operational variability
  • Continuously updates using live mining data
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Blending AI Agent for Stable Mill Performance

A Blending AI Agent that controls grade and recovery shift by shift in mining operations

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Blending AI Agent for Mining

The Blending AI Agent is an operational AI agent for mining that actively manages ore flow between pit, stockpile, and plant. The Blending AI Agent keeps feed within target ranges even as geology and production conditions change.

  • Predicts feed quality in advance
  • Automatically redirects trucks and stockpiles
  • Balances recovery, energy, and reagent costs

Reconciliation Agent for Continuous Plan vs Actual Control

A Reconciliation Agent that exposes dilution and loss while it can still be fixed

Reconciliation Agent for Mining

The Reconciliation Agent is a control-focused AI agent for mining that continuously aligns geology, mine plans, and plant results. The Reconciliation Agent replaces month-end surprises with shift-level visibility across the value chain.

  • Flags grade and volume variance automatically
  • Tracks material movement through stockpiles
  • Feeds actuals back into future mining models
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Maintenance Planning Agent for Production-Aligned Maintenance

A Maintenance Planning Agent that schedules work around output, not failures

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Maintenance Planning Agent for Mining

The Maintenance Planning Agent is a predictive AI agent for mining that reasons across asset health, schedules, inventory, and labor. The Maintenance Planning Agent plans maintenance before failures disrupt production.

  • Predicts failures before breakdowns
  • Auto-creates and schedules work orders
  • Aligns maintenance windows with production

Reliability Engineering Agent for Asset Availability at Scale

A Reliability Engineering Agent that diagnoses and responds in seconds

Reliability Engineering Agent for Mining

The Reliability Engineering Agent is a real-time AI agent for mining reliability, acting as a first responder for equipment health. The Reliability Engineering Agent identifies root causes and accelerates resolution without manual triage.

  • Performs automated root cause analysis
  • Detects early performance drift
  • Optimizes reliability strategies continuously
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Safety Training Agent for High-Risk Mining Scenarios

A Safety Training Agent that prepares mining crews before incidents occur

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Safety Training Agent for Mining

The Safety Training Agent is a workforce-focused AI agent for mining that converts procedures into adaptive simulations. The Safety Training Agent builds real-world readiness without exposing crews to real-world risk.

  • Generates site-specific emergency scenarios
  • Personalizes training by individual performance
  • Produces audit-ready competency records

A 9-Week Pilot That Delivers Working AI Agents for Mining

We build and configure AI agents for your mining operation, train your team to use, modify, and refine them, and continue maintaining and optimizing them once the pilot is complete.

Our Software Stack

FMS Operator App
FMS Operator App
Geology App
Geology App
Grade Control
Grade Control App
Ore Spotter App
Ore Spotter App

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Frequently Asked Questions

Payload monitoring ensures that each load meets the target weight by providing real-time feedback to operators. This eliminates guesswork, optimizes load efficiency, and enhances overall loading performance in mining operations.

Real-time payload measurement tracks the weight of material loaded into trucks, ensuring accurate load distribution. Operators receive immediate feedback, which helps them avoid underloading (reducing productivity) and overloading (causing maintenance issues).

 

GroundHog seamlessly integrates with VEI onboard weighing systems, allowing for precise load monitoring. This integration enhances operational efficiency and provides cloud-based connectivity for real-time data access.

  • Ensures precise weight measurement for each bucket load during the loading process
  • Reduces the risk of underloads and overloads
  • Improves efficiency by providing instant feedback to operators
  • Enhances reporting and analytics through cloud-based data access

Our system monitors operator performance in three key areas:

  • Underloads – Decrease productivity and lead to inefficient haulage cycles.
  • Overloads – Cause excessive wear and tear, leading to maintenance issues and downtime.
  • Acceptable Loads – Maximize productivity and keep equipment running efficiently.

By preventing overloads, the system protects equipment from excessive strain and damage, reducing maintenance costs and unplanned downtime. Keeping loads within acceptable limits extends the lifespan of mining trucks and shovels.

Operators and managers receive real-time data on:

  • Load distribution and weight accuracy
  • Operator performance and efficiency
  • Equipment utilization and potential maintenance risks

This actionable data helps optimize decision-making, improve haulage efficiency, and increase overall site productivity.

  • Increased productivity through optimized loading efficiency
  • Reduced maintenance costs by preventing overloading
  • Enhanced decision-making with real-time data insights
  • Seamless integration with existing onboard weighing systems

Yes! GroundHog’s integration with VEI onboard weighing solutions makes it easy to implement on existing shovels, diggers, and haulage trucks without requiring extensive modifications.