Future of Mining
Comprehensive coverage on Future of Mining news and analysis in Africa.
- Oct- 2026 -28 October

Artificial Intelligence could magnify inefficiency, BHP warns
Mining giant BHP has warned that artificial intelligence risks accelerating poor outcomes if applied to…
- 19 October

AI is transforming South African mining. But who owns the invention?
South Africa’s mining industry is at a precipice. As mines pursue greater depths, they face…
- 12 October

Honest engagement to build mining’s future
The 2026 Joburg Indaba – an annual highlight event for South Africa’s mining sector –…
- Sep- 2026 -9 September

Schneider Electric showcases future-ready mining technologies at Electra Mining Africa
At Electra Mining Africa 2026, Schneider Electric is demonstrating how connected and intelligent technologies are…
- Aug- 2026 -13 August

The future of mining operations will be decided in the control room
The mining industry is investing billions in automation, artificial intelligence (AI), remote operations and integrated…
- 12 August

Hivekit launches OPS.AI, enabling AI-powered end-to-end mine operations
Hivekit, a U.S.-based mining technology company – announces OPS.AI, a new technology that proactively coordinates…
- 5 August

Celebrating women who shape Africa’s environmental future
Earlier this year, more than 60 professionals from across the SRK Consulting global network gathered…



