Inspired by a recent review article on the automation of the mining, m
ineral, and metal processing industry (MMM), this paper discusses some
important ''patches'' of computer aided measurement processes in the
MMM processing industries. Both the evaluation of measurement data, an
d the real-time control of the measurement processes, will be covered.
Notes will be given on the use of machine vision, electrochemical pot
ential, optical emission spectrometry, and X-ray spectrometry. Some vi
sions for the future are offered.