The Northern Miner Podcast Jack Lundin on mining policy and the World's Deepest Marathon
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Nov 4, 2025 
Join seasoned mining executive Jack Lundin, President and CEO of Lundin Mining, as he discusses critical minerals and the challenges facing the mining industry today. He shares his unique experience participating in the World’s Deepest Marathon, shedding light on the event's goals to modernize mining's image. Albert Bower, CEO of Becker Mining Systems Canada, joins the conversation to talk about cutting-edge underground communications, the role of AI in mining, and innovative tech shaping the future of the industry.
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Hybrid Underground Communications Work Best
- Albert Bower says underground comms require hybrid systems, often 90% radiating cable with some antennas.
- He stresses integrating siloed sensor data into a single digital-twin platform for real-time decisions.
Use AI To Augment Not Replace
- Use vision AI to flag repetitive visual issues and automate routine reporting from sensor data.
- Treat AI as an aid to boost productivity, not as an immediate human replacement.
Focus On What You Can Control
- Jack Lundin says miners must focus on controllable factors: operations, efficiencies, and cost discipline.
- He argues capitalizing on higher prices requires disciplined planning and seizing growth opportunities.