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AI in mining - separating the hype from reality

WHAT IF the real power of AI in mining lies not just in the technology, but in the partnerships that bring it to life? This session cuts through the hype to explore how miners and tech innovators are collaborating to turn AI potential into meaningful operational impact, not in the future, but today.


Tuesday 10 February 16:00 - 16:50 Disruptive Discussions Table Mountain Stage (CTICC1 - Ground Floor - Exhibition Hall)

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WHAT IF the real power of AI in mining lies not just in the technology, but in the partnerships that bring it to life? This session cuts through the hype to explore how miners and tech innovators are collaborating to turn AI potential into meaningful operational impact, not in the future, but today.

Table Mountain Stage (CTICC1 - Ground Floor - Exhibition Hall) Africa/Johannesburg
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Moderator

Dr. Quentin Williams

Partner: AI & Data, Deloitte

Speakers

David Phillpotts

Executive Manager: Measurement & Control, Mintek

Jon Stanton

CEO, Weir Group

Mervin Govender

Executive Head, Technical Services, Exxaro Resources

Prof. Glen Nwaila

Director of the African Research Centre for Ore Systems Science (CORES), University of The Witwatersrand

Sabine Dall’Omo

CEO, Siemens Sub-Saharan Africa