Driving sustainable investment in African Mining

Mustak Ally

Head: Skills Minerals Council South Africa


2026 Agenda Sessions

Tech is ready – is your workforce?

One of the biggest stumbling blocks in mining’s digital transformation isn’t the technology, it’s training the workforce to use the technology. As advanced technology systems become more prevalent, the need for robust training and cultural adaptation grows more urgent. This session explores how companies are tackling the skills gap head-on and also examines the next training frontier: agentic AI. Join this session to unpack how training, cultural transformation, and OEM-led innovation are converging to make mining smarter, safer, and more human-centred.

Monday 09 February 16:00 - 17:00 Nubian Pyramids Stage (CTICC2 - Ground Floor - Exhibition Hall)

Add to calendar 02/09/2026 16:00 02/09/2026 17:00 Tech is ready – is your workforce?

One of the biggest stumbling blocks in mining’s digital transformation isn’t the technology, it’s training the workforce to use the technology. As advanced technology systems become more prevalent, the need for robust training and cultural adaptation grows more urgent. This session explores how companies are tackling the skills gap head-on and also examines the next training frontier: agentic AI. Join this session to unpack how training, cultural transformation, and OEM-led innovation are converging to make mining smarter, safer, and more human-centred.

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

What does the future of African mining employment look like?

The future employment landscape will undoubtedly be different to the employment market of today. With the widespread adoption of AI and automation, what skills should you be looking to invest into to future-proof your career in mining, and what role does mining have to play in the towering unemployment rate across Africa? Join employment experts from across the mining value chain to explore what you can be doing to future proof yourself for a long-term career in mining.

Thursday 12 February 11:05 - 11:50 Victoria Falls Stage (CTICC2 - Level 2)

Add to calendar 02/12/2026 11:05 02/12/2026 11:50 What does the future of African mining employment look like? The future employment landscape will undoubtedly be different to the employment market of today. With the widespread adoption of AI and automation, what skills should you be looking to invest into to future-proof your career in mining, and what role does mining have to play in the towering unemployment rate across Africa? Join employment experts from across the mining value chain to explore what you can be doing to future proof yourself for a long-term career in mining. Victoria Falls Stage (CTICC2 - Level 2) Africa/Johannesburg