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Exploring digitalisation in miningAusIMM

In a world of rapidly evolving technology, the mining industry looks to leverage such advancements and keep apace. With systems previously incomprehensible being widely implemented across the industry, professionals are striving to stay ahead of the curve.

Join key industry players in Perth, WA August 10-13 for the Applications of Computers & Operation Research in the Minerals Industry (APCOM) Conference 2025 to witness firsthand the digitalisation of the resource sector.

This conference combines industry and academia to share ideas, innovations and solutions. With more than 80 technical presentations, a key theme of the conference is to address challenges in the areas of operational research and technological advancements in the minerals industry.

APCOM attracts a global audience with its extensive program that includes informative workshops, a world class exhibition, abundant networking opportunities and presentations by global leading industry experts.

Established in 1961, APCOM has a long-standing history of inspiring collaboration between industry and academia — teaching the future of industry from today’s leading experts.

This historic event is now held bi-annually at changing locations globally. It showcases the latest technology, discusses the critical issues facing minerals and mining and fosters future prosperity.

This year, APCOM will return to Australia for the third time, bringing together experts from business and operations in the minerals industry to discuss the future of technology.

With an overarching theme of the digitalisation of the resource sector, the comprehensive program will explore its applications in the areas of exploration and geology, mine planning and operations, advanced technologies, sustainable practices and investment and risk management.

A highlight of the program is the keynote presentations that offer first-hand experience and forward-thinking insight from some of the most respected industry names.

MobileTronics chief executive Dr Christoph Mueller blends his more than 30 years of experience machinery automation with forward-thinking innovation to his keynote — Pioneering underground machine automation since 1992: Snapshots of personal experience and today’s challenges.

Petra Data Science chief executive Peny Stewart is pioneering AI software applications in mining across Australia. In her keynote, Holding AI technology to account, she will delve into the reality of AI, its implications across the mining industry and responsible implementation.

China University of Mining Technology professor Shirong Ge has led several key projects across China with his expertise in intelligent mines and mining robots. In his keynote, AI assisted mining in China: achievements and future direction, Mr Ge will discuss his unparalleled firsthand experience in digitilasition across the resource sector with a particular focus on AI integration.

In collaborative panel discussions key players from across the international mining sector will come together to exchange ideas on pressing topics withing the community.

The challenges, impacts and gaps in implementing technology into operations panel will see experts on the innovation forefront collaborate to share invaluable insight into addressing these critical issues faced across the industry today.

As companies invest in autonomous haulage systems (AHS), predictive maintenance and AI-drive exploration, the traditional roles of miners and engineers are being redefined. Delving into the evolving dynamics of mining in the age of automation, thought leaders will be discussing the daunting industry transformation in the panel titled Next-gen mining: are we engineering ourselves out of the workforce?

In a dynamic conversation on the ethical, economic and educational implications of mining’s technological transformation, the Tech-driven transformation in mining panel will discuss what this means for the next generation of industry professionals. Industry professionals across the mining, technology and workforce development sectors will explore the paradox of progress — how the evolving technologies are reshaping roles, redefining skills and challenging traditional workforce models.

Delegates will have the opportunity to attend various networking events throughout the duration of the conference. This includes a welcome reception, networking drinks event and a conference dinner.

As well as abundant networking opportunities, delegates can attend APCOM’s exclusive workshops that feature industry experts guiding attendees through new tech for the mineral and mining supply chain.

Don’t miss this world-class opportunity at the Perth Convention and Exhibition Centre from August 10-13.