Inovação para eficiência energética de caminhões fora de estrada em mina a céu aberto

Abstract

Mining is an economic activity that contributes to development, job creation, and income in Brazil and worldwide. Mining represents approximately 4% of the Gross Domestic Product (GDP) and 40% of the Brazilian trade balance, with US$ 24.9 billion in 2022. Additionally, the extractive mineral industry is essential for producing various goods and services that are part of people's lives, such as energy, technology, construction, agriculture, chemical industry, among others. It can be considered the 'industry of industries.' However, mining can also bring negative environmental and social impacts, especially when unsustainable practices are not adopted. Poorly managed mining industries can cause severe damage to the environment and impact local communities, including dam failures, pollution, deforestation, erosion, loss of biodiversity, climate change, among others. Therefore, it is crucial for mining to be conducted responsibly and sustainably, aiming to minimize environmental damage and maximize social benefits. Sustainable mining involves adopting measures such as reducing water and energy consumption, reclaiming degraded areas, managing waste and tailings, and promoting social participation and dialogue with involved communities. Sustainable mining is also linked to the use of renewable energies and decarbonization of the activity. In this context, Technological Innovation, specifically the use of data and Artificial Intelligence, can be leverages in the pursuit of sustainable mining. The study aims to examine the application of Advanced Data Analysis techniques in reducing greenhouse gas emissions for off-road trucks in open-pit mines—gases that contribute to global warming and climate change. Therefore, it is known that mining is an activity of great importance for Brazil and the world, but it must be carried out sustainably. Technological innovation may be the path to transforming the mining industry, generating more economic, social, and environmental value for society.