David Phillpotts
Executive Manager: Measurement & Control Mintek
David Phillpotts, serving as an Executive Manager at Mintek, specialises in Advanced Process Control systems for mineral processing related operations. He has a background in Chemical Engineering and Process Control. Mintek is a prominent contributor to science and R&D relating to minerals extraction, concentration, material processing, extractive metallurgy, and material value addition within the minerals value chain. David leads a dynamic division within Mintek dedicated to developing and implementing cutting edge digital and AI Process Controllers and instrumentation.
2026 Agenda Sessions
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 Table Mountain Stage (CTICC1 - Ground Floor - Exhibition Hall)
Disruptive technologies
Leadership
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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