Where digitalization is a goldmine, for real Where digitalization is a goldmine, for real Billions could be saved and earned by digitalizing the mining and metals industry. China and Norway are working together to make it happen. Digital transformation is a major driver of development around the world, but the rough-and-tumble mining industry still has a way to go. A Chinese-Norwegian project will accelerate the process. Photo: Shutterstock, NTB Digitalizing multiple parts of the mining industry could generate value to the tune of US $321 billion worldwide, according to the World Economic Forum. Digital transformation is driving a lot of the development around the world, but the rough-and-tumble mining industry still has a way to go. A Chinese-Norwegian project will accelerate the process.