Driving sustainable investment in African Mining

Ryan Norris

AI & Data Director Deloitte

Ryan is an AI and Data Director at Deloitte, he leads the Microsoft Technology Services Practice and is the Deloitte Digital and Innovation leader for Africa. 

He is a seasoned Data and Analytics leader with 23 years of professional experience across mining and other industries. He specialises in creating business-value, enabled by utilising data as an asset, generating action orientated insights. 

He has a proven track record of leading strategic, enterprise-wide data and analytics transformation initiatives that drive top-line revenue growth, optimize costs and enhance operational efficiencies. 

His passion is helping organisations create and then leverage the benefits of the right data management, modern data platforms, operating models and enabling processes to achieve their strategic goals.


2025 Agenda Sessions

The Role of Data Standardization in Attracting Investment

•    How are data and AI revolutionising the mining industry across the value chain? 
•    What is the potential return on investment from data-driven initiatives, from improved operational efficiency to predictive maintenance, expediating mineral discovery, and improving drilling confidence? 
•    What are the hurdles in implementing data standards in the mining industry? 

Monday 03 February 13:00 - 13:45 CTICC1

Tech & Innovation Hub

Add to calendar 02/03/2025 13:00 02/03/2025 13:45 The Role of Data Standardization in Attracting Investment •    How are data and AI revolutionising the mining industry across the value chain? 
•    What is the potential return on investment from data-driven initiatives, from improved operational efficiency to predictive maintenance, expediating mineral discovery, and improving drilling confidence? 
•    What are the hurdles in implementing data standards in the mining industry? 
CTICC1 Africa/Johannesburg