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The mining industry is facing a pivotal challenge: legacy enterprise systems, fragmented data pathways, and siloed human processes that are limiting the sector’s ability to operate efficiently, safely, and competitively in an increasingly complex environment.
Maria responds by outlining a shift toward intelligent, autonomous enterprise systems, strengthened data stewardship, and an elevated human workforce. It calls for miners, OEMs, and technology partners to reimagine collaboration, redesign decision frameworks, and harness AI driven orchestration to unlock step change value, resilience, and long-term sustainability.

Vice President, BHP Maintenance & Engineering Centre of Excellence
BHP
Ali Walsh
SA Power Networks
Alberto Landeaux
DP World
Brian Ropitini
Mana Consulting NZ
