This month’s Spotlight Feature Article focuses on Big Data and Digitalisation. Managing increasing volumes of data in tandem with digitalisation is a major challenge facing today’s mining industry but one that needs to be overcome to increase efficiency and optimise real time mine management. Brisbane-based software developer Dingo says it is also harnessing the power of what it calls Thick Data, the deep human insights from smaller data sets, to help mining companies save millions on maintenance costs. The company is forging new data-driven solutions for heavy-asset operators which have long-grappled with minimising maintenance and repair costs, especially during the resources downturn.