Future mining will be shaped in a context where it is necessary to produce resource-efficient at costs that are determined by international competition. The mining industry has overcome many challenges with the help of technology, but technology alone will not be enough in the future. So, while having a technical production process that is at the forefront is one the most important conditions for the future, having a competent workforce that can handle the technology is another but most important condition. Digitalisation is a recurring buzzword that is often claimed to be able to combine these two requirements. But how do we build such a production system?