Driving Innovation in Mining
The next Mines and Technology event is in Toronto 2-4 October 2017
It was a great opportunity for mining professionals to get together and address important operational issues and ways for optimising development, productivity and efficiency improvement strategies
Great opportunity to think outside the box when it comes to a very old industry
The conference was organised in such a good way that it gave insights into many good topics in the mining sphere
A worthwhile event with some good, thought provoking content which covered many of the themes for how mines are advancing and the current trends in the Industry
Mines and Technology is a great way learn about what’s happening in the mining industry around the world and also provides a great way to find new contacts!
The event managed to be inside the core questions of mining technology, i.e. linking sustainability focus with different technologies
A good event to meet leaders of major mining companies
Versatile and interesting event. The topics of the speeches were interesting and not just another add of companies
A very rewarding experience of understanding capability in technology companies
Good distribution of mining companies, service companies and innovators – good opportunities for discussions and future liaisons
Well arranged, exceeded my expectations
The Mines and Technology seminar concept in Helsinki was refreshing and succeeded to make solution providers meet with real potential solutions users
Excellent forum to learn from practical case stories from different types of operations around the world
A great meeting place for networking, highlighting common challenges and innovative solutions or ways of working in the mining industry
It was a nicely organized event in which the speakers were very much updated with the happenings of the mining industry
This was a valuable event allowing industry leaders with global representation to meet and discuss optimisation efforts, successes and shortcomings
About Mines and Technology 2018
Mines and Technology 2018 will focus on optimising mining efficiency with cutting-edge technologies. Based on the practical case studies from the leading mining companies in the world and presentations from innovative solution providers, Mines and Technology will address only the most critical topics and concerns of the target market and which technologies are best placed to address these.
NEW FOR 2018
- A new venue in the heart of the city
- A new floorplan enabling greater traffic and a more intimate exhibition area
- A 1-2-1 meeting planner to enable more meetings with your target market
- Presentations from regional mining companies and more international majors and mid-tiers to widen your outlook
- More innovative technology and solution providers looking to showcase their products
WHY ATTEND
KEY TOPICS
From the presentation of cutting-edge technology by leading solution providers to a discussion on the practical challenges of minimising safety and environmental concerns whilst optimising mine operations, Mines and Technology will address only the most critical topics and concerns of the target market and how these can be best resolved.
MINING COMPANIES
Mines and Technology will also be an important networking and meeting event for the industry. We will bring together only the most senior decision-makers (Chief Technology Officers, Chief Engineers, Mine Managers) from the mining industry for the mutual benefit of all participants in the event.
SERVICE PROVIDERS
Mines and Technology has been constructed to maximise networking opportunities and discussion for all involved. With networking breaks, panel discussions and evening networking receptions, Mines & Technology is the event-to-attend for the technology sector.
MAIN CONFERENCE
The main conference will deliver cutting-edge briefings and panel discussions on the emergence and exploitations of technology throughout the mine’s life cycle. This audience will be made up of senior decision makers from mining companies and technology providers and will provide a great opportunity to understand the latest developments in the mining sector.
EXHIBITION THEATRE
The exhibition theatre will deliver content available for all the conference and exhibition attendees. Located in the centre of the exhibition, the exhibition theatre is designed to offer all attendees with technical content alongside the existing networking opportunities.
EXHIBITION
The exhibition will be made up of technology providers showcasing their products – whether this is software solutions, tracking technology or production equipment, you will be able to locate this on the trade floor alongside the 600 exhibition attendees.
SPONSORS AND EXHIBITORS
- Meet and network with decision-makers from leading mining companies who are looking to enhance the safety, maintenance and IT aspects of their operations
- Gain a competitive edge by presenting and displaying your technology solutions at the regional’s leading mine technology event
- Understand your market’s critical technology concerns and operational issues
- Showcase your products and develop new long-term partnerships to maximise revenue streams
Speakers
Oleg Maksimov
Oleg Maksimov joined Nordgold at the beginning of 2012. Previously, he worked as a consultant and project manager at various international strategy consulting companies – Booz Allen Hamilton and Roland Berger Strategy Consultants with a focus on operational topics in the steel and mining industries.
At Nordgold, Oleg is responsible for the implementation of Business System Programmes, efficiency improvement, and cost reduction initiatives.
Arne Renstrom
M.SC in Mining Engineering from University of Luleå, Northern Sweden 1976. Worked with Boliden since 1981 with Room & Pillar, Cut &Fill mines and Open pits in Sweden, Canada, Spain, Ireland and Saudi. Project manager for mine design and mine production systems for several expansion steps of Boliden’s Aitik mine and underground feasibility projects. Project manager for mine production control and automation systems since early 2000. Implementation of Boliden’s mine operation control in Garpenberg early 2000 continued with autonomous LHD’s during mid2000. Currently assistant program manager for Boliden’s Mine Automation program focusing on optimised production scheduling and machine automation.
Claude Schimper
Claude Schimper has over 30 years of gold mining industry experience. He joined Kinross Gold Corporation as Vice President & General Manager, Kupol Gold Mine, in April 2010, and assumed the position of the company’s Regional Vice President for the Russian region in July 2014. Before Kinross, Claude was COO of Balkan Resources Inc., and had earlier worked at Placer Dome, Canada, and several South African mines including AngloGold Ashanti’s Mponeng gold mine.
Claude received a South African National Higher Diploma in Metalliferous Mining at the Technikon Witwatersrand (Johannesburg, South Africa).
Douglas Morrison
VENUE
Helsinki, Finland
About Mines and Technology
Mines and Technology focus on optimising mining efficiency with cutting-edge technologies. Based on the practical case studies from the leading mining companies in the world and presentations from innovative solution providers, Mines and Technology will address only the most critical topics and concerns of the target market and which technologies are best placed to address these.
EVENTS CALENDAR 2017
Mines and Money Americas 2-4 October
Mines and Technology Toronto 2-4 October
IMARC Australia 30 October – 2 November
Mines and Money London 27 – 30 November
Mines and Technology 27 – 30 November
Future Energy, Mines and Money 27 – 30 November
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