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(From left): BHP, Chief Technical Officer, Johan van Jaarsveld, Enterprise Singapore, Assistant Managing Director, Pak Sing Lee, AI Singapore, AI Innovation Director, Laurence Liew, and BHP, Chief Commercial Officer, Rag Udd.

BHP to open first industry AI hub in Singapore

It will use AI to tackle key challenges and enhance safety.

Global mining giant BHP will set up its first industry AI hub in Singapore this month to accelerate digital transformation and AI adoption across its global mining operations.

The hub will focus on using AI to solve company-wide challenges, improve safety, and boost productivity. It is also expected to drive greater integration of data, automation, and AI into BHP’s core operations.

Backed by Enterprise Singapore and developed with AI Singapore (AISG), the hub will strengthen BHP’s digital capabilities in the region. Singapore was chosen for its strong innovation ecosystem and digital infrastructure.

"The Hub will support the growth of BHP’s digital capabilities in Singapore and the region, with plans for a number of AI specialists to lead collaboration between BHP teams and local AI partners to solve business problems," the group said.

The move builds on BHP’s existing use of AI in areas like procurement and financial forecasting.

The miner has already saved 3 billion litres of water and 118 GWh of energy since FY22 through AI-powered plant control at its Escondida copper mine in Chile.

More projects and partnerships are expected as the hub expands.

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