This presentation looks at how digital transformation has improved efficiency and enhanced accuracy for the mining industry within SA. First, we look at the evolution of the mining industry, and the current challenges faced by the industry that have significant impact in the growth of the economy. Then we look at the technology designed to address these challenges and what steps should be taken to embrace this technology. Digital transformation cuts across all industries and the lessons from this session can be applied across other industries.

• Discussing the mining value chain and how technology can help integrate the handover process across the different business units.
• What does a digital mine look like from pit to port.
• How operational technology and IT can be used to empower executive decision-making.
• Demo of how progressive mines are leveraging technology beyond the borders of SA.