Sean Martin
MD ArkTree
2026 Agenda Sessions
Tech-enabled permitting for faster futures
As mining assets accelerate and project timelines shrink, outdated permitting systems risk becoming bottlenecks. This session explores how digital platforms, AI-driven licensing workflows, and blockchain-backed transparency are transforming exploration access across Africa. It’s time to digitise the gatekeeping and unlock Africa’s mineral potential.
Tuesday 10 February 13:30 - 14:30 Nubian Pyramids Stage (CTICC2 - Ground Floor - Exhibition Hall)
Disruptive technologies
Governance, regulation and policy
As mining assets accelerate and project timelines shrink, outdated permitting systems risk becoming bottlenecks. This session explores how digital platforms, AI-driven licensing workflows, and blockchain-backed transparency are transforming exploration access across Africa. It’s time to digitise the gatekeeping and unlock Africa’s mineral potential.
Nubian Pyramids Stage (CTICC2 - Ground Floor - Exhibition Hall) Africa/Johannesburg








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