Abstract
Information technology has brought gains in productivity and market share in every field of industry. We are now living in the age of information. Mining operations are complex and they are composed by a group of physical, mechanical and logistical activities offering a vast field for development of automation and information technology. The opportunities exist for the Indian mining industry to undertake business process re-engineering through information technology (IT). The scenario presented in this paper is only an illustration of the possibilities that can be achieved through the implementation of information technology for the Indian mining industry. Information technology will drive continuing improvements in efficiency and reduction in the cost of coal extraction in India. Health and safety concerns will further encourage automation and technological developments among Indian coal mining companies to reduce labour costs and the cost of meeting increasingly stringent environmental requirements, and to improve productivity.
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