What’s the secret to successful digitalisation in the mining industry? Join thought leaders Corné Yzelle, Carel Anthonissen from Deloitte, and Marlise van Zyl from MineRP as they discuss the challenges, opportunities, and share valuable experience on navigating the digital transformation journey in mining.

Meet Donald Lekgenge, the “Digital Geologist,” as he explores why more data isn’t always better or necessary. Learn about critical data failure points and discover strategies to avoid them—unlocking the true value of your mining data.

In this episode of MineWarp, we’re joined by seasoned mining executive Gary Ralph to explore the real drivers behind client decision-making in the mining sector. Drawing from his thought-provoking paper, What Mining Clients Really Want, Gary reveals a striking disconnect between service providers' assumptions and the true needs of their clients. Whether you're a consultant, tech vendor, or mining leader, this conversation will challenge how you think about value and client relationships.

Do you see the same gap in your world? Share your thoughts in the comments!

MineRP recently hosted a “Value Paper Competition,” inviting employees to submit whitepapers and thought pieces on how clients can extract more value from the MineRP platform. From block models to COVID-19 response strategies, the entries showcased a wealth of creativity and insight.

In this special series, hosts Jéan and Empie sit down with each author to unpack their ideas. In this kickoff episode, they introduce the competition and preview the upcoming conversations—starting with Gary Ralph’s thought-provoking paper, What Mining Clients Really Want.

What can mining learn from the automotive industry? In this episode, Max Smeiman and Garth Strachan explore how the mining technical value chain must evolve to stay competitive and resilient. Drawing from cross-industry insights, they unpack practical strategies for modernization and efficiency.

📖 Read their article: ⁠Engineering News⁠

🔗 Connect with the guests:

Max Smeiman – ⁠LinkedIn⁠

Garth Strachan – ⁠LinkedIn⁠

The Elytica team isn’t just passionate about algorithms and supercomputers—they’re driven by solving real-world business challenges. In this episode, hosts Empie and Jéan sit down with Fanie Terblanche from Elytica to explore how advanced mathematical models can help companies achieve their KPIs.

Andries Laubser from MineRP also joins the conversation to share how Elytica’s technologies are being applied across industries to unlock deeper insights and smarter decision-making.

Christian Larsen joins the MineWarp studio for a deep dive into what really drives digital successes—and failures—in mining. Plus, discover the surprising connections between mining and food security, and explore other fascinating, mind-warping insights.

In today’s episode, Joseph Starwood, Co-Leader of Microsoft’s Worldwide Mining Community, Sean Bredin from BDO, and John Megannon from MineRP join host Empie Strydom to explore how mining clients can build a comprehensive digital strategy. Topics include cloud adoption, collaboration, ERP, EAM, mobility, and data integration. Discover Microsoft’s vision for the future of mining and how these industry leaders are helping mines thrive in a digital world.