Driving sustainable investment in African Mining

Jamie van Schoor

CEO Dwyka Mining Services 

Jamie van Schoor is the CEO and Founder of Dwyka Mining Services – a mining-technology platform that champions home-grown teams equipped with global technologies to build safe and productive mining environments. His obsession with the careful blend of human + machine has enabled him to rapidly scale Dwyka to operations in over 30 countries. With an unwavering belief in Africa's human capital supported by global technology partners, Jamie is passionate about using technology as a catalyst to create valuable and uniquely African businesses, proving that locally-led companies can be global technology leaders. Proudly African and alumnus of the University of Cape Town, Jamie currently resides in Johannesburg, South Africa.


2026 Agenda Sessions

Unleashing smart connectivity for deep mining

Explore how 5G and fibre-optic technologies are transforming underground mining across Africa. From drone mapping and predictive maintenance to smart sensors and blockchain traceability, discover how connectivity is driving efficiency, sustainability, and resilience. Fit-for-purpose and future-ready, networks are redefining how Africa mines.

Wednesday 11 February 10:00 - 11:00 Nubian Pyramids Stage (CTICC2 - Ground Floor - Exhibition Hall)

Add to calendar 02/11/2026 10:00 02/11/2026 11:00 Unleashing smart connectivity for deep mining

Explore how 5G and fibre-optic technologies are transforming underground mining across Africa. From drone mapping and predictive maintenance to smart sensors and blockchain traceability, discover how connectivity is driving efficiency, sustainability, and resilience. Fit-for-purpose and future-ready, networks are redefining how Africa mines.

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

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