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Emerson Selected to Automate South32's Hermosa Project, Driving Efficiencies, Minimizing Environmental Impact
Industrial technology leader Emerson (NYSE: EMR) announced today that global mining company South32 has chosen its advanced automation solutions and engineering expertise to support the zinc deposit of the Hermosa mine project in Arizona. The multi-million-dollar automation project will deploy integrated remote operations systems for South32's first 'next generation mine,' enabling the production of critical minerals while minimizing environmental impact.
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