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Drilling into the future

From autonomous and robotic rigs and AI-powered targeting to low-impact drilling systems and real-time geodata analytics, these technologies are reshaping and fast tracking the discovery of new projects across the globe, and in Africa. This session explores how cutting-edge technologies are transforming exploration drilling into a high-precision and data-rich process.


Wednesday 11 February 09:05 - 10:00 Technology and Innovation Hub Nubian Pyramids Stage (CTICC2 - Ground Floor - Exhibition Hall)

Add to calendar 02/11/2026 09:05 02/11/2026 10:00 Drilling into the future

From autonomous and robotic rigs and AI-powered targeting to low-impact drilling systems and real-time geodata analytics, these technologies are reshaping and fast tracking the discovery of new projects across the globe, and in Africa. This session explores how cutting-edge technologies are transforming exploration drilling into a high-precision and data-rich process.

Nubian Pyramids Stage (CTICC2 - Ground Floor - Exhibition Hall) Africa/Johannesburg
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Speakers

Kendall Cole-Rae

Expert in Residence, Fleet Space Technologies

Prof. Glen Nwaila

Professor: Computational Geosciences & Geometallurgy & Deputy Head of School of Geosciences, University of The Witwatersrand