The mining industry is seeing a major shift now and digitalization/ automation is changing the way operations are done. So, keeping up with the latest trends, strategies and more is crucial. The 6th Mining 4.0 Summit taking place on 6-7 November 2024 in Barcelona, Spain aims to achieve that for the attendees. Moreover, it is an event that will have industry leaders, innovators, and technology providers giving their rare insights into the future that mining holds. This article goes through what the summit is all about deeply, highlights the event partners, and discusses the value it holds for the attendees.
What Does The 6th Mining 4.0 Summit Offer?
The 6th Mining 4.0 Summit focuses on how areas like digitalization, automation, and technology are changing exploration, extraction and even processing operations in mining across Europe, Africa, the Middle East, the US, Canada, and South America. Furthermore, the event is set to cover a lot of topics. Some of them are AI-powered predictive maintenance, data-driven decision-making in mining, mining vehicle automation, and more.
The summit goes through various formats like keynote addresses, case studies, panel discussions, and vendor sessions. It gives the attendees a wide perspective on mining 4.0. Moreover, the networking opportunities are integrated through the summit. So, it has lunches, coffee breaks business card exchange time, and more.
Additionally, the event attracts a great range of audiences across the mining sector. The breakdown of it is as follows:
- CEOs, C-level executives, VPs, Managing Directors (52%),
- Heads, GMs, Mine & Plant Managers, and Senior Managers (37%),
- 11% representing other roles.
These high-level professionals come from different roles and responsibilities. Automation and digitalization account for 31%, operations 19%, IT and data analytics 21%, engineering 10%, strategy and planning 9%, and innovation and technology account for 10%. As a result, it makes sure that there is a rich exchange when it comes to ideas and experiences.
6th Mining 4.0 Summit: Who Are the Key Event Partners Providing Value?
The 6th Mining 4.0 Summit has the support of partners who bring major value to the event. This is owing to their experience, innovative solutions, and industry insights. So, let’s see through a closer lens at these partners:
DHI – Silver Sponsor
DHI has been the global market leader in water environments for the last few decades. Over 1,100 specialists are working in the full water cycle for the company. Their practice area ranges from offshore wind farms to flood protection and ecosystem preservation. Partnering with clients and organizations around the world, DHI makes use of advanced technologies and unique modeling software to innovate sustainable solutions in water management.
Their work addresses climate change, improves the quality of water, and protects associated ecosystems for a sustainable future with water. One of their standout solutions is MIKE Mine – a model-based digital twin for water management. This allows operators to manage, simulate, and optimize scenarios that improve operational efficiency, environmental compliance, and proactive risk management.
Emerson – Silver Sponsor
Emerson is a leading provider of technology and software. It offers innovative solutions for essential industries worldwide by concentrating on automation. The company also has a major stake in AspenTech. Emerson empowers hybrid, process, and discrete manufacturers to enhance the productivity of their operations.
Moreover, businesses can protect their employees, reduce emissions, and achieve sustainability goals by embracing the cutting-edge technologies engineered by the company. Additionally, Emerson drives industries forward by incorporating the most advanced software and automation tools, thereby enhancing manufacturing processes and contributing to the pursuit of a greener future.
Nerospec SK – Bronze Sponsor
Nerospec SK is a German organization that began operation in 2020 as a joint venture. This venture was between Nerospec Group, a South African mining and electronics company, and Schmidt Kranz, a German holding company that operates multiple companies in the global mining sector. Furthermore, this company uses its mining history and engineering heritage to make solutions that enhance safety, efficiency, and productivity when it comes to mining operations.
The Nerospec Group reflects a decade-long history of using specialist communication and digitalization tech. In South Africa. So, their specialty in machine digitalization has had major contributions when it comes to safety level standards that are now leading requirements on a global scale. Moreover, Nerospec has made itself the preferable vehicle intervention control partner for most major machines for mining. As a result, Nerospec SK’s presence at the 6th Mining 4.0 Summit gives attendees insights into some cutting-edge safety and control systems for mining equipment.
Hexagon – Bronze Sponsor
Hexagon is a leader globally for digital reality solutions. It combines sensors, software, and autonomous technologies. Furthermore, the organization gives a comprehensive approach to help mines achieve operational excellence through data-driven solutions. Moreover, these solutions include many aspects of the operations in mining. It includes planning, management of fleet, monitoring, and safety.
The company demonstrates its global reach and expertise with the fact that it has over 24,000 employees in 50 countries and a net sales that crosses 5 billion dollars. Additionally, the company reflects an experience of over 50 years and a strong focus on an autonomous future both above and underground. So, this will help attendees at the 6th Mining 4.0 Summit understand the role and method of iterating technologies for an autonomous future.
Shell Lubricants – Presenting Partner
Shell Lubricants is the global leader in finished lubricants and has maintained the position for the 17th year as per Kline & Company’s report. The organization sells a huge variety of lubricants to meet the demands of the customers across different applications. It includes mining, heavy-duty transport, construction, and even power generation.
The experience that the company holds in providing lubricants for heavy-duty applications like mining machinery can bring some invaluable insights at the summit in optimizing the performance of the mining equipment and more. Moreover, the participation of shell lubricants at the 6th Mining 4.0 Summit shows the importance that proper lubrication holds in enhancing the efficiency and longevity of mining equipment when it comes to the context of mining 4.0.
Baker Hughes – Presenting Partner
Baker Hughes is an energy technology company that has a wide portfolio of equipment and services. It spans the energy and industrial value chain for efficient and reliable solutions. Furthermore, the organization operates through two segments: oilfield services and equipment and industrial and energy technology.
The oilfield services and equipment provide products and services for onshore as well as offshore operations. Meanwhile, the industrial and energy technology segment offers solutions for industrial products, gas technology, and more. The organization also focuses on climate technology solutions. It includes carbon capture, clean power, emissions management, and more. This falls in line with the mining industry’s growing focus on sustainability and decarbonization. So, attendees at the 6th Mining 4.0 Summit can get rare insights into strategies for integrated asset strategy and more.
ABEL Pump Technology – Presenting Partner
ABEL pump technology has specialized in developing and making pump solutions for abrasive, toxic, and viscous media/applications since 1947. Furthermore, the company supplies piston diaphragm and high-pressure piston pumps to over 60 countries. Moreover, they individualize solutions in flow rate and pressure to meet the varying requirements.
ABEL pump technology holds its main values as high quality, reliable technology along with quick customer support. Their innovative design principle also allows for a longer-than-average service life. Additionally, they hold extremely relevant applications in the mining industry for mine dewatering, backfilling, tailings transfer, ore preparation or leaching, and more. So, the attendees at the 6th Mining 4.0 Summit can get insights into efficient pumping solutions for Mining 4.0.
Picterra – Bronze Sponsor
Founded in 2016 in Switzerland, Picterra converts geospatial data into crucial intelligence that enterprises can use. Geospatial analysis is often cumbersome and costly but Picterra deals with such issues by focusing on ease of use and providing practical, high-value applications. Unlike traditional solutions, which tend to be onerous and unpredictable, Picterra offers the only fully productized GeoAI platform. Teams can quickly develop customized information using its user-friendly, scalable, and dependable toolbox. It ensures quick results and maximizes return on investment.
Robotec.ai – Bronze Sponsor
Robotec.ai is a software development company working on simulating platforms that can be used for robotics applications. The teams in Simulation and Robotics at Robotec.ai deliver ROS2-enabled, scalable simulation solutions to sectors like automotive, agriculture manufacturing, logistics, mining, and construction. Moreover, the Driver Monitoring Team of the company delivers data to train and validate algorithms for the Driver Monitoring System. Additionally, Robotec.ai is committed to the future of sustainable growth through human-centered robotics and open-source technologies.
AuroraGeo Consulting – Bronze Sponsor
AuroraGeo is a consultancy company oriented towards the mitigation of geohazards in the mining industry and civil protection field. The company‘s vision is the provision of a unified workflow for its customers to mitigate risk with geohazards by meeting simultaneously three inelastic conditions:
- Protection of humans and infrastructure
- Continuation of operation/production in a sustainable manner;
- Best possible distribution of budget and planning.
Donaldson Company Inc. – Exhibition Partner
Donaldson Company is one of the top suppliers of filtration technology and products to a range of industries worldwide. The company offers unique filtration solutions that tackle the difficult issues of pollution and filtering in several parts of the world. The manufacturing, power generation, food and beverage, construction, mining, aerospace, and transportation sectors all employ its products. Donaldson is manned by a committed and skilled workforce to ensure satisfaction for customers in this industry. More than 13,000 employees, good customer support, and more than 140 production and distribution centers on six continents contribute to Donaldson’s success.
RAMJACK Technology Solutions – Cocktail Networking Sponsor
Ramjack Technology Solutions has a high level of experience in mining technology and works with some of the world’s top manufacturers to provide a total line of products and services. Ramjack addresses a number of different operational challenges facing surface and underground mining operations. It uses best-of-breed technologies and optimization services to drive productivity and improve safety performance across the industry. Committed to adding value, Ramjack ensures value from your mine’s technology systems with proven results.
To Sum Up
The 6th Mining 4.0 Summit set for 6-7 November 2024 in Barcelona, Spain is all set to be a value-driven event for the mining industry. It offers a unique blend of cutting-edge insights, opportunities for networking, and access to rare solutions and studies. The expertise of the event partners reflects that the attendees are all set to gain a deep understanding when it comes to the trends shaping the future of mining. This can help professionals stay ahead of the curve in an industry that is rapidly evolving. So, what are you waiting for? Register for the exclusive event right away!
