Mining operations are becoming more connected, but the core work hasn’t changed. Mines still need to move material, maintain equipment, manage processing, and keep production on schedule. What has changed is the amount of technology used to make those jobs more efficient.
The 9th Mining 4.0 2026 Europe – Mining Operations & Performance Summit will bring these issues together in Barcelona. The agenda covers mine planning, predictive maintenance, mineral processing, connected operations, fleet electrification, automation, water and tailings. It also looks at how operators are using data and new equipment in operating mines. This article looks at the companies supporting the event and the products and services they provide to the mining industry.
What is Different in the 9th Mining 4.0 2026 Europe – Mining Operations & Performance Summit
The 9th Mining 4.0 2026 Europe – Mining Operations & Performance Summit takes a broad look at what affects mine performance. The discussions move from geology and mine planning to processing, maintenance, logistics, and energy.
For example, the agenda covers condition monitoring and asset health as operators look for ways to reduce unplanned downtime. It also covers battery-electric fleets, autonomous equipment, and charging infrastructure. Meanwhile, data, IoT, and interoperability address a different problem: getting information from separate systems into a form that people can actually use. Water stewardship and tailings management are included too. The Mining 4.0 programme also uses operator case studies and peer discussions to focus on how these ideas work in real operations.
Event Partners: 9th Mining 4.0 2026 Europe – Mining Operations & Performance Summit
The partners work across different parts of mining, including equipment, mineral resources, software, connectivity and machine diagnostics.
Schaeffler – Silver Sponsor
Schaeffler supplies bearings, lubrication products and condition monitoring systems for industrial equipment. Its mining range covers equipment such as conveyors, crushers, excavators, drilling machines and other heavy machinery. The company also provides bearing mounting, maintenance and reconditioning services. In practice, its condition monitoring tools can help maintenance teams identify changes in machine behaviour before a bearing failure stops production. Schaeffler has also developed solutions for harsh mining environments where equipment faces heavy loads, vibration and contamination. In addition, the company provides technical training for bearing installation and maintenance. Its mining portfolio therefore covers both the components inside equipment and the maintenance work around them.
Emerita Resources – Silver Sponsor
Emerita Resources is a mineral resources company focused on exploration and development in Spain. Its main project, Iberian Belt West, sits in the Iberian Pyrite Belt in southern Spain. The project contains three deposits: La Romanera, La Infanta, and El Cura. According to Emerita’s 2025 mineral resource estimate, the project has 18.96 million tonnes of indicated resources and 6.80 million tonnes of inferred resources. The company is exploring mineralisation containing zinc, copper, lead, silver and gold. In addition, Emerita holds the Nuevo Tintillo project and has interests in the Aznalcóllar project. The company continues exploration, permitting and technical work across its Spanish portfolio.
HAZEMAG – Bronze Sponsor
HAZEMAG develops crushing, screening and feeding equipment for material processing. Its products include impact crushers, hammer mills, roll crushers, screens, feeders and sizers. The company works with mineral processing operations as well as cement, aggregates, recycling, and underground mining. For underground sites, HAZEMAG also designs processing plants for operations where space and material handling can be difficult. In addition, the company provides testing and research services for different materials. Its services include spare parts, repairs, and maintenance support. HAZEMAG has more than 180 years of experience and manufactures its equipment in Germany. Its portfolio ranges from individual machines to complete processing solutions.
Datamine – Bronze Sponsor
Datamine develops software used across exploration, geology, mine planning and production. Its geology tools support mapping, modelling, resource estimation and ore control. Its planning software covers open-pit and underground design, optimisation, scheduling, drill and blast, and survey workflows. For example, its Studio OP software supports short- and medium-term open-pit planning, while Studio NPVS handles longer-term optimisation and scheduling. Datamine also provides production and mine information systems. Its Centric platform brings operational data and performance measures into one environment. More recently, the company expanded its operational planning capabilities through the acquisition of Commit Works. It has also added mine management capabilities through Mineware Africa and Mineware Consulting.
SES – Presenting Partner
SES provides satellite connectivity for remote mining and energy operations. This matters because many mine sites operate beyond the reach of reliable terrestrial networks. SES supports applications such as fleet telemetry, autonomous systems, environmental monitoring, cloud analytics, and remote operations. Its MEO network is designed to provide stable latency and high return-path capacity. The company can also combine MEO with GEO and, where suitable, LEO services. As a result, mining operators can use satellite links for applications that need a steady flow of data rather than basic site connectivity. SES also points to use cases such as digital twins, remote operations centres and environmental reporting.
Orange – Presenting Partner
Orange operates telecommunications and digital networks across multiple markets. Its network portfolio includes fibre, 5G, submarine cables and satellite services. Orange Business also works with companies that need connectivity across distributed industrial sites. In mining, the company has explored ways to combine terrestrial and satellite networks for remote operations. It has also worked on 5G and satellite connectivity for teleoperation, where machinery can be controlled from a remote location. This can be useful at sites where operators need to work away from heavy equipment or difficult working areas. Alongside connectivity, Orange provides IoT, cloud and cybersecurity services for business customers.
Cojali – Exhibiting Partner
Cojali develops electronic components, diagnostics and connectivity systems for commercial vehicles and off-highway equipment. Its technology also covers agricultural machinery, material handling equipment and vessels. Through Jaltest Solutions, the company provides tools for workshops, fleets and service companies. Its systems can read vehicle and machine data and support fault diagnosis. Cojali also develops remote diagnostics and telematics solutions. These tools can help maintenance teams understand machine condition without relying only on physical inspections. In addition, the company develops hardware and software for equipment manufacturers through its OEM Solutions division. Cojali has four subsidiaries and sales offices in several countries, including Germany, Turkey, and Mexico.
To Sum Up
Mining companies now have more ways to measure what is happening across a site. They can track equipment condition, compare actual production with plans, and connect machines that once worked as separate systems. At the same time, mines still have to deal with geology, equipment wear, energy use, water, and changing production targets.
That is where Mining 4.0 becomes useful. It is not simply about adding more technology to a mine. Instead, the focus is on using data, equipment, and connected systems to solve specific operating problems. The 9th Mining 4.0 2026 Europe – Mining Operations & Performance Summit will explore these issues through operator case studies, technical sessions and discussions across the mining value chain.
The summit takes place on 10-11 November 2026 at H10 Marina Barcelona Hotel Villa Olímpica in Barcelona, Spain. The Mining 4.0 event will cover mine planning, asset reliability, processing, connected operations, fleet electrification, automation, water, and tailings
