Re-Inventing Mining: Building Competent, Safe & Sustainable Mines of the Future
2025
WITS University I Bohlaleng Block I
L101 WITS School of Education I
Education Campus I
Parktown I Johannesburg
THE AGENDA
08:00 - 09:00
DELEGATES ARRIVAL, REGISTRATION, NETWORKING & COFFEE
Sponsored by: Bev'Finesse (A House of Finesse Brand)
09:00 - 09:10
WELCOME MESSAGE
Deputy Vice-Chancellor: Research and Innovation - Prof Lynn Morris
09:10 - 09:20
DAY 1 OPENING MESSAGE
AMMSA President - Zweli Ndese
09:20 - 09:30
DAY 1 ORCHESTRATOR
Dolly Skhosana
09:30 - 10:10
DAY 1 KEYNOTE: Role of Leadership in Executing Technology Based Strategy 4IR
Nzama Baloyi - Sasol Mining
10:10 - 10:50
ENGINEERING THE INTERCONNECTED MINE OF THE FUTURE
DRA - Johan Oelofse
10:50 - 11:20
TEA BREAK + TECH DEMOS: Sponsored by Bev'Finesse
11:20 - 11:55
SHOWCASE PRESENTATION
Enaex Africa - Francisco Baudrand
11:55 - 13:00
PANEL DISCUSSION: Adapting Regulations for New Mining Technologies
Facilitated by: Nonkululeko Mabusa Mosikare
Panelists: Seitse van der Woude / Makete Thema / Fleckson Magweregwede / Mthokozisi Zondi
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Aligning the Mine Health and Safety Act (MHSA) with 4IR & 5IR Technologies
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Compliance Challenges with Autonomous and AI-Driven Equipment
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Cybersecurity and Data Sovereignty in Smart Mines
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Regulatory Frameworks for Responsible Innovation and Sustainable Technology Deployment
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Building Regulatory Capacity and Industry Collaboration for Future Readiness
13:00 - 14:00
Lunch + Expo Walkthrough
14:00 - 15:10
PANEL DISCUSSION: Insights from Miners & Management Consultants on the Mine of the Future
Facilitated by: Louis Turvey
Supported by: Johan Coetzee (Accenture), Corne Yzelle (AMC), Francois Naude (Past GM), Devin Askam (Collaborite)
15:10 - 15:40
SHOWCASE PRESENTATION
Paisa Technologies - Lesego Pitsoane
15:40 - 16:30
Expo Walkthrough, Afternoon Tea, Coffee & Networking
RESOURCES
ABOUT THE CONFERENCE
The much-anticipated 4IRinMining Seminar returns in 2025, now expanded into a powerful two-day seminar designed to redefine the future of mining through digital innovation, sustainable practices, and human-centric transformation. Set to take place from 24–25 July 2025 at WITS University, L101 WITS School of Education, Education Campus, Parktown, Johannesburg this year’s event is themed:
“Re-Inventing Mining: Building Competent, Safe & Sustainable Mines of the Future.”
Following overwhelming support from last year’s attendees, who rated the 2024 seminar as "extremely helpful," the 2025 edition promises deeper dialogue and more practical showcases. The expanded format will feature thought leaders, industry veterans, policy makers, researchers, technologists, and future talent across multiple plenary sessions, panel discussions, and tech showcases.
