"We should think about technology as the first step in helping people and not replacing them."
These were the closing remarks from Johan Coetzee to wrap-up an insightful panel discussion during Day 2 of #JoburgIndaba.
Johan and the panel of esteemed industry experts explored four transformative trends shaping the mining industry's future:
🌐 Demographics: Mining's growth is driven by population growth, impacting resource demand and workforce strategies amidst skills shortages.
🌍 Climate Change & Environmental: Intensifying climate events highlight water's strategic importance, with temperature rise and desertification fueling migration and conflict.
💻 Technology & Innovation: Generative AI is poised to revolutionize mining, enabling rapid mineral discovery, autonomous sites, and precision monitoring through IoT and AI.
🌎 Geo-Politics: Global tensions and elections in 76 countries will significantly influence the mining sector in a period of revolution, not evolution.
Essential Capabilities to Thrive: To navigate these trends, mining organizations must cultivate adaptability, technological acumen, sustainability focus, and geopolitical awareness.
What capabilities do you believe are crucial for the mining industry's future? Share your thoughts below!
Partners in Performance, Part of Accenture Kgomotso Lebele Etienne Steyn Cameron Tandy Claire Bradbury James Smith Bongani Buthelezi Ndumi Khoza Bongi “Sibongile “ Ntsoelengoe
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