Question $1$ You are a mining engineering technologist working at a platinum mine in South Africa. The mine has been facing high accident rates due to manual drilling and loading operations. Management is considering the introduction of remote$-$controlled LoadHaul$-$Dump $($LHD$)$ machines, proximity detection systems, and eventually autonomous haul trucks. However, labour unions have expressed concerns about potential job losses, while management emphasizes the safety and productivity benefits of these technologies. $1\mathrm{.}1.$ Define mechanisation, automation, and remote operation. $(3$ marks$)1\mathrm{.}2.$ Distinguish between the three levels of automation in mining and provide one example for each. $(6$ marks$)1\mathrm{.}3.$ Appraise the socio$-$economic impacts of automation on the South African mining industry. $(6$ marks$)1\mathrm{.}4.$ Based on the challenges faced by the platinum mine and the potential benefits and drawbacks discussed, decide whether you would recommend implementing automation at this mine and justify your recommendation $(3$ marks$)$