Name: Mining Indaba
Start: 2026-02-09T10:30:00+02:00
End: 2026-02-12T15:30:00+02:00
Location: CTICC

Christopher Schmidt

CEO ANS Exploration Corp

Christopher has more than 15 years of experience leading mining operations in Africa and developing mining projects in North America, South America and Europe. He gained operational experience in underground rock salt, copper mines, opencast in lignite and chrome (incl. PGE). Christopher holds a M.Sc in Mining Engineering and Management and managed exploration projects in East Africa since 2019. He is also investment officer of the mining fund, Incomet.

2026 Agenda Sessions

Understanding the future when boots-on-the-ground meets next-generation tech

Exploration technology has revolutionised how we model deposits, predict mineralisation, and accelerate decision-making. Yet, no algorithm can replace the nuanced judgment of a geologist standing on site. Direct observation, ground-truthing, and complex interpretation remain the backbone of discovery. This session explores how cutting-edge tools – AI-driven mapping, remote sensing, and geospatial analytics – are augmenting, not replacing, the expertise of field geologists.

Thursday 12 February 09:45 - 10:30 Nubian Pyramids Stage (CTICC2 - Ground Floor - Exhibition Hall)

Add to calendar 02/12/2026 09:45 02/12/2026 10:30 Understanding the future when boots-on-the-ground meets next-generation tech Exploration technology has revolutionised how we model deposits, predict mineralisation, and accelerate decision-making. Yet, no algorithm can replace the nuanced judgment of a geologist standing on site. Direct observation, ground-truthing, and complex interpretation remain the backbone of discovery. This session explores how cutting-edge tools – AI-driven mapping, remote sensing, and geospatial analytics – are augmenting, not replacing, the expertise of field geologists. Nubian Pyramids Stage (CTICC2 - Ground Floor - Exhibition Hall) Africa/Johannesburg

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