Driving sustainable investment in African Mining

Mark Stevens

Chief Innovation Officer Schauenburg Systems

Senior engineering and business executive with more than 25 years of experience spanning engineering, mining technology, program management, and executive leadership across multiple industry sectors and geographies. Proven track record with expertise in mining optimization, technology commercialization, and customer value delivery. Experienced in leading regional and global operations with full profit and loss accountability, strategic planning responsibility, and governance oversight. Recognized for the ability to simplify complex technical and organizational challenges through collaborative engagement with diverse stakeholder groups, enabling the design and execution of customer-centric, sustainable business solutions. Demonstrated success in growing regional markets, diversifying product portfolios, by building high-performing teams that deliver on strategic goals. Strong background in technology development, systems integration, and project delivery, supported by postgraduate qualifications in engineering and management. Adept at bridging technical, commercial, and operational perspectives to deliver measurable improvements in safety, productivity, compliance, and customer satisfaction across the full end-to-end value chain.


2026 Agenda Sessions

Tech-In-Action – Schauenburg Systems - ProXYmus: Smarter collision prevention for connected, future-

Collision prevention takes centre stage as we introduce ProXYmus, a next-generation Level 9 system delivering real-time intelligence and advanced sensing for safer mining. This session demonstrates how ProXYmus transforms on-site visibility, enhances operational control, and delivers measurable safety and performance improvements across both underground and surface environments.

Wednesday 11 February 14:30 - 14:50 Nubian Pyramids Stage (CTICC2 - Ground Floor - Exhibition Hall)

Add to calendar 02/11/2026 14:30 02/11/2026 14:50 Tech-In-Action – Schauenburg Systems - ProXYmus: Smarter collision prevention for connected, future- Collision prevention takes centre stage as we introduce ProXYmus, a next-generation Level 9 system delivering real-time intelligence and advanced sensing for safer mining. This session demonstrates how ProXYmus transforms on-site visibility, enhances operational control, and delivers measurable safety and performance improvements across both underground and surface environments. Nubian Pyramids Stage (CTICC2 - Ground Floor - Exhibition Hall) Africa/Johannesburg