What happens when a company known for innovation buys a world-renowned integration platform? What happens when two companies with vastly different backgrounds, but with the same vision and culture combines forces to change an industry? Join Mikael Ramstrom (Epiroc VP: Digital Business) and Pieter Nel (MineRP CEO) as they discuss Epiroc's recent acquisition of MineRP and how they plan on transforming the mining industry.

What can we expect from the industry that first had 3D modelling on computers or autonomous equipment? How can one industry be extremely advanced with regards to technological breakthroughs, while lagging adoption? Who are the innovation leaders in mining?

Join Paul Lucey from Project412 and host Empie Strydom as they discuss this fascinating topic!

"Mass customization of the mine design requires flexibility, resilience and adaptability. We need to start solving mining's problems in an agile manner. By building ecosystems and companies with people who has an instinct for collaboration - you will be able to achieve a lot!" - Andy Reynolds, CEO Inspire Resources.

Listen to Andy Reynolds as he discusses this and other interesting topics with guest Mike Woodhall, and show host Jéan Roux.

How do you determine the best tools to provide the best solution for your mining operations? Manie Kriel from VBKOM joins MineRP's discussion on the topic.

Read more about our joint solution here: https://www.minerp.com/vbkom-partnership

Sinisa is back with his views on the short, medium and long term use of AI and ML. How will swarm technology play a role in the industry of tomorrow? Listen to find out!

Show host Empie Strydom talks to AI & ML expert Sinisa Vukovic. They discuss the role of our internal biases play when dealing with these technologies and the difference between interesting and useful data. How badly will AI & ML really disrupt our industries? Tune in, to find out!

Andrew Lane has been a part of the mining industry for a very long time. He is an icon in the industry, a thought leader and today he is our guest! We discuss his views on changing landscapes, the uncertainty after the US election, and moving forward after a year like none before.

Show host Empie Strydom talks to Leon Cosgrove from MineRP. He has been with the company for just over a year now as the General Manager for the Australasia region. They discuss the impact of COVID-19 on the mining industry and the value of Geologists on your team. Sit back, and relax!

Max Smeiman and Garth Strachan are back for round two! They discuss challenges in the mining supply chain, and what changes we need to make. Join them as they explore the technical requirements that impact digitalisation of the extended Technical Value Chain, building upon the previous podcast, and explain essential technology concepts to enable 4IR.

Interested in more? Read their series in Engineering News here:https://www.engineeringnews.co.za/article/value-chain-systems-thinking-stuck-in-the-eighties-2020-09-25

What is the secret to driving digitalisation in the mining industry? What are the pitfalls and opportunities? Join thought leaders Corne Yzelle, Carel Anthonissen and Marlise van Zyl as they discuss this interesting topic, and share their experience.

To read the article this podcast is based on - click on this link:

https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/7-challenges-youll-face-digitalising-mine-corn%C3%A9-yzelle/