In this paper, we discuss the benefits of context prediction for an industrial application in open cast mining. The goal of context prediction is not only to recognize the current context, but also to predict the future context. Context prediction enables a system to become truly proactive. For industrial applications, this can entail concrete monetary value. The paper describes the general concept and how it can be applied in production of raw materials, based on currently used technology. Keywords Context Prediction; Industrial Applications; Context Awareness; ACM Classification Keywords I.5.0 [Pattern Recognition]: General. General Terms Design, Economics, Reliability.