Mining Industry Turns to Technology to Facilitate
Processes and Establish Long-Term Goals
IT Strategies International Begins Coordinating IT Plans for Nevada’s Mining Industry

(Las Vegas) – Technology has allowed Nevada’s mining industry to make tremendous strides in the past 10 years. According to Michael Marriott, president of Las Vegas-based IT Strategies International, the use of equipment controlled by advanced custom computer systems are swiftly moving from revolutionary to everyday among the state’s mining companies.

“Today’s mining companies are extremely high-tech, utilizing satellites, robotics and sophisticated computer systems,” said Marriott. “All of these technological developments help Nevada’s mines maximize productivity and lower costs. These developments, along with comprehensive information technology plans, can help mining companies establish long-term goals that match their business visions.”

Some of the state’s modern gold mines already employ satellites and geo-positioning systems for surveying, said Marriott. Aside from the benefits of improved efficiency, these computer-aided advances have helped to increase metal recovery while reducing negative impact on the environment.

Marriott said the technologically advanced equipment that can be operated by remote has improved safety, and that programmable computer systems have the ability to boost metal recovery at a much lower expense.

“It’s safe to say that more mining companies will turn to IT solutions to make their businesses more profitable,” said Marriott. “Technology in any business can increase efficiency, but in the mining industry, it also promotes higher levels of safety, accuracy and environmental responsibility.”

Nevada mining companies continue to prosper with the help of technology. Realizing the importance of mining to the Nevada economy, Marriott said that IT Strategies has worked to improve and expand IT solutions for one of the state’s oldest and most significant industries. They plan to outsource consultants to IT Mining Departments to establish and assist in back-office systems, accounting and scientific applications.

IT Strategies International Corp. is a privately held global computer-consulting firm incorporated in the State of Nevada in 1996 and headquartered in Las Vegas. The company provides expert, cost-effective consulting for both private companies and public organizations that require specialized information technology skills and/or in-house staff augmentation to take strategic advantage of information systems.

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