Driving sustainable investment in African Mining

Mark Nolan

Sales & Marketing Director CSG Rail Engineering

Mark Nolan, born in the UK, is a seasoned professional with decades in rail and mining, guiding companies on locomotives, wagons, and infrastructure specifications. Through work and pleasure Mark has visited over 50 countries and some many times. Travel is a real passion spending extensive time in the Middle East, North Africa and India. With an extensive network of clients across the relevant sectors and brings a wealth of knowledge and experience to help guide invested teams to reach a successful completion to any project.  


2026 Agenda Sessions

Partnering with China to accelerate mining tech in Africa – Part 2

China’s mining sector has leapfrogged in automation, processing, and digital integration. Explore how African mining can learn from Chinese innovation, particularly in critical minerals, remote operations, and AI, and how partnerships with Chinese tech providers can fast-track Africa’s mining sector and its industrialisation objectives. From lithium refineries to smart haulage, collaboration is the key to unlocking shared growth. 

Tuesday 10 February 10:30 - 11:00 Nubian Pyramids Stage (CTICC2 - Ground Floor - Exhibition Hall)

Add to calendar 02/10/2026 10:30 02/10/2026 11:00 Partnering with China to accelerate mining tech in Africa – Part 2 China’s mining sector has leapfrogged in automation, processing, and digital integration. Explore how African mining can learn from Chinese innovation, particularly in critical minerals, remote operations, and AI, and how partnerships with Chinese tech providers can fast-track Africa’s mining sector and its industrialisation objectives. From lithium refineries to smart haulage, collaboration is the key to unlocking shared growth.  Nubian Pyramids Stage (CTICC2 - Ground Floor - Exhibition Hall) Africa/Johannesburg