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3D, VR & ARMarch 15, 2026

VR Training in Mining: A Case Study on Reducing Incidents by 42%

How virtual simulators helped a mining company reduce incidents and accelerate new employee onboarding.

The mining industry is one of the most dangerous in the world. Training on real equipment carries risks, while theoretical courses don't build practical skills. Our client — a major mining company in Kazakhstan — faced a problem: high incident rates among new employees in their first 6 months. Solution: VR simulators for practicing emergency scenarios. Results after 6 months: — 42% reduction in incidents — New employee onboarding time — 2x faster — 95% of employees said VR training was more useful than traditional briefings VR simulators don't replace real-world practice, but they create a safe environment for making first mistakes.