Africa is as complex as it is full ofopportunity. In the latest episode of the Meet Sandvik podcast we talk to Tarynn Yatras, Vice President Sales Area Africa for the Rock Processing business area at Sandvik. She talks about leadership, growth and what it really takes to do business across one of the world’s most diverse continents.

When engineer Courtney Doyle accepted an internship at Sandvik, she thought she was simply trying something new. Instead, she discovered a purpose-driven mining industry powered by digital innovation, autonomy and a strong safety mission — far from the stereotypes.

In this conversation, we explore common cybersecurity challenges and industry trends in software engineering, and highlight how companies like Sandvik are continuously working to strengthen their approach. The discussion takes a broad, forward-looking perspective, focusing on industry insights rather than technical details.

Cybersecurity has never been more critical, and in the latest episode of the Meet Sandvik podcast, guest Matthieu Saner brings this topic to the forefront.

Cybersecurity isn’t just about technology or tools. It begins with people. In this episode of Meet Sandvik podcast, Dennis van de Wege, Product Area Architect Security Operations at Sandvik, explains why awareness and culture are the strongest lines of defence.

Filip Ivarsson, Sustainability Officer at Sandvik, explains why digitalization is not just a driver of efficiency but the backbone of sustainable transformation. His message is clear: true sustainability relies on digitalization, and digitalization works best when built on reliable data. 

In the quiet village of Lottum, Netherlands, the Sandvik brand Seco is leading the way in autonomous manufacturing. Under the guidance of Production Unit Manager Bert-Thijs Theunissen the factory is undergoing a major transformation, aiming for 80 percent autonomous production within a couple of years.

At Sandvik Mining and Rock Solutions in South Africa, building future-ready talent isn’t just a vision, it’s a reality taking shape every day under the guidance of Human Resource Development Manager Vusi Mnguni. From mechatronics to data-driven decision-making, Mnguni is leading the charge in equipping Sandvik employees with the skills they need for today, tomorrow, and beyond. 

In the latest Meet Sandvik podcast, Jussi Puura, Manager of AI and Disruptive Technologies at Sandvik Mining and Rock Solutions, offers an inside look at how breakthrough tech is reshaping the mining industry: from concept machines like the AutoMine® Concept Underground Drill to a market-ready battery-electric fleet.  

Aftermarket services are essential to keeping mining operations running smoothly. In the latest Meet Sandvik podcast, Simone Tomaz, Vice President of Aftermarket at Sandvik Rock Processing Solutions in Australia, shares insights on her career journey, the role of aftermarket services, and how Sandvik is driving innovation in the field.

Artificial intelligence (AI) is reshaping component manufacturing, bringing significant productivity improvements and new ways of working. In the latest Meet Sandvik podcast, Magnus Malmström, Chief Technology Officer at Sandvik Manufacturing Solutions, discusses how AI is evolving within the industry and how Sandvik is leveraging its capabilities to drive efficiency and innovation.