Mining Indaba - Raphael Baiden

Raphael Baiden

Director – African Mining and Metals Lead Turner & townsend

Raphael is a director at Turner & Townsend, leading the resources business which includes Mining & Metals and Oil & Gas across Africa.

He has gained most of his experience in the Natural Resources sector, largely focused in Mining and minerals . In the last 12 months he helped, together with his team, several of Turner & Townsend’s clients deliver various projects across Africa whilst meeting the challenge of a changing commodity landscape and challenging economic conditions. Some of these clients include the likes of Anglo American, Ivanplats, Ivannhoe Mines, South 32, AngloGold Ashanti and Exxaro, to name a few.

He has helped mining majors meet their commitment to Mining Charter III by partnering with QSEs/EMEs to deliver projects.

He has developed a culture of mentoring in mining in line with the business’s overall ambition to drive accreditation of professional quantity surveyors and other professional bodies to help advance the younger generation.

Agenda Sessions

Technology Adoption and the Mining Community: Friend or Foe?

- AI, automation, and big data can help mining firms limit damage to the environment, improve working conditions, reduce operating costs, and boost productivity.

- However, for much of the African mining industry the mention of “4IR” is synonymous with workforce reduction and lack of employment opportunities.

- How can the African mining sector shift the needle on widespread preconceptions and what are the broadening opportunities for technology adoption in the supply chain

Tuesday 07 February 15:45 - 16:30 Roof Terrace

Sustainable Development Day

Add to calendar 02/07/2023 15:45 02/07/2023 16:30 Technology Adoption and the Mining Community: Friend or Foe? - AI, automation, and big data can help mining firms limit damage to the environment, improve working conditions, reduce operating costs, and boost productivity.

- However, for much of the African mining industry the mention of “4IR” is synonymous with workforce reduction and lack of employment opportunities.

- How can the African mining sector shift the needle on widespread preconceptions and what are the broadening opportunities for technology adoption in the supply chain Roof Terrace Europe/London

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