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Africa's Most Technical Mining Engineering Conference - Built for Mine Operators

A Technical Engineering Summit for Operators Delivering AI & Automation
in Africa's Most Complex Mining Environments

MININGTECH AFRICA 2026

Where Autonomous Mining Moves from Concept to Deployment in Africa
MiningTech Africa: Autonomous Mining & AI Operations is a technical conference focused on one critical question — how do we actually deploy autonomy and AI in African mining operations?

As the global industry advances toward automation, African mines face a unique set of engineering challenges: deep underground environments, legacy infrastructure, intermittent connectivity, and complex operating conditions that cannot be solved with imported solutions.
This event brings together mining engineers, OEMs, automation specialists, and technology leaders to address the real barriers to implementation — from communications and system integration to mixed fleet operations and safety-critical control systems.

This is not a future-facing discussion. It is a deployment-focused forum built around real projects, real constraints, and real engineering solutions.

Africa’s Mines Are Fundamentally Different

Why This Event Exists

Most global mining conferences talk about innovation. This event is about implementation.
African operators are facing uniquely complex engineering problems:
  • Some of the deepest underground mines
  • Harsh, variable geological conditions
  • Legacy infrastructure not designed for automation
  • Intermittent connectivity and power constraints
You cannot copy-paste automation strategies from Australia into Africa.

An Industry at an Inflection Point

Until recently, these barriers slowed adoption.
Now, that is changing rapidly:
  • Safety pressures in deep-level mining are increasing
  • Labour productivity is under intense scrutiny
  • Sensor technology and AI have matured
  • Remote operations are becoming viable
  • Connectivity solutions are improving
African mining companies are now actively defining their automation strategies for the next decade.
The question is no longer if — it is how, where, and how fast
BROCHURE DOWNLOAD 2026
A highly technical, operator-led agenda focused 
on deploying AI, robotics, and autonomous systems in Africa’s most complex mining environmentss
Don’t miss the opportunity to connect with mining leaders and technology experts driving automation across the continent. This year’s programme features cutting-edge case studies, scalable architectures, and proven solutions designed to improve safety, productivity, and operational performance in modern mining.
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ENGINEERING TOPICS

AUTONOMOUS SYSTEM ARCHITECTURE

System-level design for autonomous mining operations, sensor fusion frameworks, and interoperability between OEMs.

AI & MACHINE LEARNING

Reinforcement learning, predictive maintenance, ore body modelling, and AI-optimised mine planning.

EDGE AI & DATA ARCHITECTURE

Onboard AI inference, edge-cloud pipelines, real-time analytics, and data governance for mining operations.

CONNECTIVITY & 5G NETWORKS

Private LTE, mesh networking, latency requirements, and cybersecurity for mining communication networks.

PERCEPTION & NAVIGATION

LiDAR, SLAM, radar sensing, and sensor fusion architectures for autonomous mining equipment.

REMOTE OPERATIONS CENTRES

Supervisory control design, HMI engineering, distributed architectures, and workforce transformation.

CONNECTIVITY & 5G NETWORKS

Private LTE, mesh networking, latency requirements, and cybersecurity for mining communication networks.

PERCEPTION & NAVIGATION

LiDAR, SLAM, radar sensing, and sensor fusion architectures for autonomous mining equipment.

REMOTE OPERATIONS CENTRES

Supervisory control design, HMI engineering, distributed architectures, and workforce transformation.

What Makes MININGTECH Africa Different

Not about the future.

Most mining events in Africa focus on investment, policy, and high-level transformation narratives.
This event is about what actually works — today.

Operator-led.

Sessions built around system integration, not isolated technologies — lessons from global leaders adapted for Africa.

No copy-paste solutions.

Global lessons are adapted — not applied blindly — to ensure they work in African operating realities.

Not a policy forum.

Every session is built around real deployment challenges and engineering constraints in African environments.

Real buying decisions.

A highly targeted, operator-led audience where automation strategies are being defined right now.

Where decisions get made.

A highly targeted audience of operators and engineers defining automation strategies, evaluating technologies, and driving implementation now.

Not generic.

100% focused on engineering, systems, and real implementation — not investment or high-level digital transformation.

Africa-specific.

Global lessons adapted for Africa's unique constraints: deep underground, legacy infrastructure, intermittent connectivity.

Not theory — engineering in practice.

This is where real-world problems are broken down, tested, and solved by the people responsible for making it work.

Systems-focused.

Not isolated technologies, but full system integration — interoperability, end-to-end deployment, and how everything works together in live mining environments.

Built for Mine Operators — Not Observers

MINE OPERATORS & OWNER-OPERATORS

  • Chief Operating Officers (COO)
  • General Managers (Mine Sites)
  • Heads of Mining / Technical Services
  • Mine Managers (Open Pit & Underground)
  • Underground Operations Managers (Deep-Level Focus)
  • Production & Planning Managers
  • Asset Performance & Reliability Leaders
  • Continuous Improvement & Productivity Leads

AUTONOMOUS MINING & DIGITAL OPERATIONS

  • Heads of Automation / Autonomous Systems
  • Autonomous Haulage & Drilling Engineers
  • Remote Operations Centre (ROC) Leaders
  • Tele-Remote & Robotics Engineers
  • Digital Mine / Smart Mine Programme Leads
  • Fleet Management System (FMS) Specialists
  • Control Room & Integrated Operations Leaders

AI, DATA & OREBODY INTELLIGENCE

  • Heads of AI / Data Science (Mining)
  • Geological Modelling & Orebody Intelligence Leads
  • Exploration Technology & AI Specialists
  • Data Platform & Digital Twin Architects
  • Predictive Analytics & Decision Intelligence Teams
  • Sensor Integration & Real-Time Data Engineers

CONNECTIVITY & MINE INFRASTRUCTURE

  • Underground Communications Engineers
  • Private LTE / 5G Network Specialists
  • Mesh Network & Edge Computing Engineers
  • IT/OT Integration Leaders
  • Cybersecurity for Industrial Systems (ICS/OT)
  • Infrastructure & Smart Mine Deployment Leads

ELECTRIFICATION, ENERGY & POWER SYSTEMS

  • Electrification & Decarbonisation Leads
  • Battery-Electric Mining Equipment Engineers
  • Charging Infrastructure & Energy Systems Managers
  • Microgrid & Power Systems Engineers
  • Energy Efficiency & Load Management Specialists

SAFETY, RISK & OPERATIONAL ASSURANCE

  • Heads of Mine Safety & Risk
  • Collision Avoidance & Proximity Detection Experts
  • Health, Safety & Environment (HSE) Leaders
  • Functional Safety & Systems Assurance Engineers
  • Emergency Response & Monitoring Systems Leads

MAINTENANCE, RELIABILITY & MRO

  • Maintenance & Engineering Managers
  • Reliability & Asset Integrity Engineers
  • Predictive Maintenance & Condition Monitoring Leads
  • MRO Strategy & Lifecycle Management Specialists

MINING TECHNOLOGY & EQUIPMENT SUPPLIERS

  • Autonomous Equipment OEMs (Drills, Haulage, Loaders)
  • Mining Software & Control System Providers
  • AI, Robotics & Digital Solution Providers
  • Connectivity & Network Infrastructure Companies
  • Sensor, Monitoring & Instrumentation Providers
  • Engineering, EPC & Systems Integrators

GOVERNMENT, REGULATORS & INDUSTRY BODIES

  • Mining Regulators & Safety Authorities
  • Government Mining & Infrastructure Departments
  • Standards & Policy Leaders
  • Industry Associations & Research Institutions

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Deploying Autonomous Mining in the World’s Most Demanding Environments

Explore the latest breakthroughs in autonomous mining systems, AI-driven operations, and connected mine infrastructure — engineered specifically for Africa’s unique operating conditions. From ultra-deep underground environments to remote, connectivity-constrained sites, gain practical insights into how autonomy, digitalisation, and advanced sensing technologies are being deployed in live operations.

Understand how to integrate automation into legacy infrastructure, maintain reliable underground communications, and safely implement AI within active mining environments. Learn from real-world case studies, engineering-led discussions, and operators actively solving the challenges of scaling autonomy across complex mining operations.

Connect with senior mining operators, automation specialists, and technology providers driving the next phase of mining innovation. Meet with exhibitors showcasing proven solutions — from autonomous drilling and haulage systems to underground connectivity, remote operations, and intelligent mine control platforms
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This is where the industry moves beyond theory — and into deployment.
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CONFERENCE PROGRAM

Operator-Led Agenda: Solving Real Deployment
Challenges

Developed in collaboration with leading mining companies, engineers, and technology providers, this year’s agenda tackles the most critical challenges in deploying autonomous and AI-driven systems across African mining operations.

Explore underground connectivity, remote operations, and integration of automation into legacy infrastructure through practical insights and real-world case studies.

Sessions will highlight autonomous drilling and haulage, AI-driven orebody intelligence, and advanced mine control systems, equipping attendees with solutions to improve safety, increase productivity, and enable scalable deployment. With a focus on implementation, reliability, and operational performance, this program ensures you leave with the technical expertise needed to deliver the next generation of autonomous mining operations.
CONFERENCE AGENDA

Thought Leadership

Share Your Expertise

Our agenda is built around real-world deployment challenges and the technologies enabling autonomous and AI-driven mining operations across Africa.

We invite mining operators, engineers, and technology leaders to submit presentations that address the practical realities of implementing automation in complex environments.

Are you deploying autonomous systems underground?
Solving connectivity constraints in remote operations? Integrating AI into live mining environments?

We are looking for case studies, engineering insights, and proven solutions — not theory.

MiningTech Africa provides a platform to showcase real deployments, lessons learned, and the technologies shaping the future of mining operations. Join a highly technical audience of operators and decision-makers actively working to scale autonomy across African mines.

Submit your proposal today — and help define how autonomous mining is delivered in the real world.
SUBMIT TOPIC/ABSTRACT

SPONSOR&EXHIBIT

Technology Showcase

This is your opportunity to showcase proven mining technologies, autonomous systems, and AI-driven solutions to an audience of senior mining operators, engineers, and decision-makers actively deploying automation across African operations.

Gain direct access to the people responsible for implementation — not just evaluation. Demonstrate live solutions, engage in technical discussions, and position your technology at the centre of real deployment strategies. This is a highly curated, end-user-led environment where every conversation is grounded in operational reality.

Whether you specialise in autonomous drilling and haulage, underground connectivity, remote operations, AI-driven orebody intelligence, or mine control systems, this event ensures your solutions are seen by those driving adoption at scale.

If your technology solves real operational challenges — this is the audience that will implement it.

Secure your space now — and position your technology at the forefront of autonomous mining in Africa.
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