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Digitalization in Mining 2020
The Canvas Riversands, Fourways, Johannesburg, South Africa
Johannesburg, ZA
May 12, 2020 – May 13, 2020
Whatever terminology you wish to use, it is obvious is that the world of work is changing rapidly.
The Mining Industry, along the Mining Value Chain, has to be a part of this in order to remain competitive, and to reach its ambition of Zero Harm.
Mining businesses in Africa need to join this journey, to remain relevant and sustainable, or be left behind. This event is a showcase and learning experience for everyone associated with the Mining Industry, to learn about Global Best Practices, to network with global leaders in mining and other businesses, and to do so in an exciting and interactive format that we have never used before.
Be prepared to be BLOWN AWAY and to come away excited, informed and modernized!
The Fourth Industrial Revolution (4IR) is the term for the world’s digital transformation journey. Every day, it gathers more pace. Here, constant innovation is inevitable. It now drives competitiveness among successful global companies.
What is also clear is the mining industry, and in particular mining in Africa, must understand where we are on the innovation curve. We need to develop strategies to not get left behind.
This requires deep knowledge of the potential impact and value of digitalization on mining and metallurgical processes. We also need to understand the Ïnternet of (Mining) Things in both opencast and underground mines.
Automation, virtual and augmented reality, real time information management and control are all components of this journey. The underground mining environment in particular, has challenges to address.