Bernard Swanepoel – A Zero BS look at the real state of mining
Few voices in South African mining carry more weight — or more candour — than Bernard Swanepoel, Outspoken Industry Leader from THINKspiration, #joburgindaba Chair, and ex CEO of Harmony Gold Mining Company Limited.This week on MineWarp, Bernard shares hard truths about mining’s relevance, leadership courage, and the trust deficit between industry, government and mining communities. What comes through loud and clear is that he’s proud of what South Africa’s mining industry is, and frustrated at what it is not yet becoming.#minewarp #mininginnovation #joburgindaba
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S2E009 From Sensors to Strategy: Bridging Legacy Systems with Actionable AI for Processing Plant Success
In this episode of MineWarp, we sit down with Ahmed Kader, Operations Director at CrystalForge, to unpack how industrial AI is turning operational data into real-world decisions for mines and process plants.Most sites are drowning in sensor data — yet still struggle to connect the dots between systems, teams, and performance. Ahmed explains how CrystalForge’s platform bridges legacy systems with intelligent analytics, creating visibility across assets, processes, and energy use.We discuss the realities of digital transformation in complex industrial environments — from gaining trust in machine recommendations to quantifying ROI. For plant and automation managers, this is a practical look at how to move from dashboards to decisions.#MineWarp #LetsTalkDigital #MiningInnovation
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S2E008 People, Performance, and the Future of Asset Management | Devin Askham, Collaborit
What does it take to optimize billion-dollar mining assets for the future? In this episode, Devin Askham, Global Business Director at Collaborit, shares his journey, Collaborit’s role in SAP-driven asset management, and why trust and visibility are at the heart of digital transformation in mining.#MineWarp #LetsTalkDigital #EAM
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S2E007 Paul Ehlers: From Minecraft to Mine Design: Games are Changing Mining Education
Paul Ehlers, CEO of DMS Mining Simulator reveals how gamification and the #Mineralverse are reshaping mining education and collaboration. Discover how simulation makes mining easier to learn - and harder to forget.#MineWarp #MiningInnovation #LetsTalkDigital #MiningGames
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S2E006 From Idle Trucks to Smart Mines: Satish Penmetsa on the Future of Fleet Orchestration
In this episode of the MineWarp Podcast, we dive into fleet management, adoption challenges, and Groundhog’s vision of becoming the brain behind the fully automated mine.Satish Penmetsa, CEO and co-founder of Groundhog, explains why mining’s digital race is shifting from hardware tracking to mining orchestration.
Welcome to the MineWarp Podcast where global thought leaders discuss mining's digital transformation with your host Empie Strydom.
We talk with the INNOVATORS pushing the boundaries of what is possible, the INVESTORS funding them, the IGNITORS bringing new technology to the market, and the mining IMPLEMENTORS ultimately unlocking business value through innovation.
#Mining #LetsTalkDigital #MineWarp
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