SA’s mining future takes centre stage at Modernisation Day Three new reports highlight the South African mining sector’s journey to
to deliver sustainable positive impact and long-term value for investors, employees, communities and the broader economy. The three reports are: • Research, Development and Innovation (RDI) for the Modernisation of South African Mining: A survey report prepared jointly by the Human Sciences Research Council (HSRC) Centre for Science, Technology and Innovation Indicators (CeSTII) and the RIIS through a pilot research project with Minerals Council South Africa; • The Global Benchmarking Report prepared by RIIS and Minerals Council South Africa; • 10 Insights into 4IR Report: AI - Powering the Future; prepared by PwC Smart Mining and Minerals Council South Africa. “The launch of these publications marks another significant milestone in advancing South Africa’s mining modernisation agenda and reinforcing the sector’s
modernise operations, with the Minerals Council South Africa and key stakeholders releasing studies into research, development and innovation (RDI) investment trends, insights into artificial intelligence (AI) in mining and a global benchmarking report. South Africa’s mining sector is more than 140 years old. To make mining safer and healthier, more inclusive, sustainable and productive, modernisation is essential. These goals will be achieved through implementing innovative mining methods and processing technologies, utilising AI to, amongst others, explore for new mineral deposits and optimising mining operations to keep South Africa globally competitive. The launch of these reports reflects a growing recognition that modernisation is no longer optional; modernisation is essential for mining in South Africa to secure safe and healthy operations
Sietse Van Der Woude, Senior Executive: Modernisation and Safety at the Minerals Council.
commitment to innovation-led safety, growth, inclusive industrial development and global competitiveness,” says Sietse Van Der Woude, Senior Executive: Modernisation and Safety at the Minerals Council. n
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