From the editor: Working with natural resources that are under the ground and in remote locations poses a unique problem: How do you work with technology in areas that are cut off from GPS and other signals? Keeping personnel safe and empowered with the latest tools and technologies is key to successful mining operations, and despite the challenges, there is a digitization revolution happening in mining in aggregates. From automated UAVs that can navigate themselves through caves and mines to 3D modeling software that can quickly assess stockpiles without hours of manual work, we're covering the latest technological innovations, right here.