Mining Tech Africa Johannesburg | Mining Conference South Africa

CONFIRMED SPEAKERS INCLUDES

Christopher Hug

Founder, NantoSuelta* Circular Economy Consulting

Ole-Christen Enger

Chief Executive Officer,, Hydrovolt

Thomas Bibienne

Battery Materials and Recycling Lead, Hatch

Dr. Andreas Letsch

Director,
Bosch Rexroth

Matteo Bonanno

Supplier Relationship Manager,
European Recycling Platform (Landbell Group)

Ali Uğur Tülüoğlu

Product Sustainability Engineer, FORD OTOSAN

Andrea Mirandola

Sales Director,
Duesenfeld GmbH

Alexander Vorndran

Vice President Operations,
Voltfang

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WHAT YOU'LL LEARN

REAL OPERATIONS.
REAL CHALLENGES.
TECHNICAL DEPTH.

Go beyond technical showcases and high level discussion.
Mining Tech Africa brings operators, engineers and technology specialists together to examine how intelligent mining systems are actually being depolyed across African operations.

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A highly technical, operator-led agenda focused  on deploying AI, robotics, and autonomous systems in Africa’s most complex mining environmentss

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

AI & AUTONOMY

AI, machine learning and autonomous systems driving the next generation of mining operations.

CONNECTED MINES

Building reliable, high-performance connectivity and digital infrastructure across complex operations

DATA & ANALYTICS

Turning operational data into actionable insight for better decision-making and performance

SAFETY & WORKFORCE

Engineering safer operations through technology, automation and workforce enablement

POWER AND ENERGY

Optimising power systems, energy management and decarbonisation strategies

EQUIPMENT & OEM INNOVATION

Next-generation equipment, OEM innovation and performance advancements

SYSTEMS INTEGRATION

Integrating technologies, platforms and data across multi-OEM environments and legacy systems

OPERATIONS OPTIMISATION

Improving productivity, utilisation and cost efficiency through engineering and operational excellence

GEOLOGY & EXPLORTION TECH

Advanced geological modelling, exploration technologies and resource confidence.

CYBER SECURITY

Protecting critical OT, data and systems across the modern mining ecosystem

PREDICTIVE MAINTENANCE

Condition monitoring, AI-driven failure prediction and maintenance optimisation for critical equipment.

PROCESS AUTOMATION

Advanced sensing, ore sorting, process control and AI optimisation to improve recovery, throughput and plant efficiency.

What Makes MININGTECH Africa Different

This is not a mining show — it’s a deployment forum.

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.

AFRICAN-SPECIFIC

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

NO COPY-AND-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.

SYSTEMS- FOCUSED

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

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.

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.

FROM PILOT TO PRODUCTION

The challenge isn’t proving technology can work — it’s making it work at scale. Focus on reliable, mine-wide operational deployment.

CHALLENGE-LED.
VENDOR-NEUTRAL

The agenda focuses on the operator’s problem — not the technology being sold. Approaches are examined against real-world operational challenges.

Built for Mine Operators: Who's attending

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

AUTONOMOUS.
CONNECTED.
INTELLIGENT.
DEPLOYED.

REAL OPERATIONS.
REAL CHALLENGES.
TECHNICAL DEPTH.