12/02/2026
Thank you, Mining Indaba 2026. This year’s conversations showed clear alignment across the sector around three pillars that will define mining’s next phase: interoperability, energy efficiency and responsible AI.
Across the week, several practical insights stood out:
• Open, interoperable data reduces blind spots and gives teams the visibility they need to act with confidence.
• BEV planning paired with mine to mill efficiency delivers measurable improvements in energy intensity, throughput and reliability.
• Responsible AI — transparent, secure and supported by strong change management — is gaining momentum as mines look for tools they can trust in real operations.
• And perhaps the strongest theme of all: clean data, defined KPIs and equipped teams remain the foundation for every innovation that follows
Mining Indaba reminded us that progress doesn’t start with complexity — it starts with strong basics and disciplined ex*****on. We look forward to building on these conversations throughout the year as the industry continues its journey toward safer, more efficient and more sustainable operations.