Bonus Episode: Live Podcast – AI in Mining and Agents in Physical Production

Most people still think AI is just for writing faster emails or making slide decks. It’s not.

In this live bonus episode, we are going deep underground to look at heavy, physical production. AI in the mining industry. It honestly doesn't get much more complex, expensive, or high-stakes than this.

This conversation was recorded live at Örebro University during their "AI in Mining" event. While the rest of the world throws "AI" around as a buzzword, the people here are using it to solve real bottlenecks and find hidden value where humans can't.

I sat down with a heavy-hitting panel: Amy Loutfi (Örebro University), Åsa Gabrielsson (Epiroc), and Mathias Forss (Geopool). No fluffy marketing talk or vague future visions. We broke down exactly how autonomous machines, real-time data, and AI-driven systems are changing safety and efficiency right now in one of the most traditional industries on earth.

Here is what we went through:

• How they cross-analyze massive amounts of geodata—from Finland to Norrbotten—to spot hidden deposits faster and deeper than ever before.

• The reality of autonomous robotics and digital twins actually eliminating safety risks for people underground.

• Why rock-solid data structure and security are the ultimate bottlenecks for AI pilots in heavy industry.

• Why the Nordic region has a completely unique position to lead this global shift.

• Agentic AI in the field: Systems that don’t just answer text prompts, but learn, code, and execute complex tasks on site.

This isn't about playing around with new tech in a cozy office. This is about changing how core industries operate in the real world and unlocking massive bottom-line value.

Whether you work in heavy industry, build software, or just want to see what AI looks like when it hits the physical world—you need to listen to this.