Collaborative Conversations 5 – Going Where No Human has Gone Before: Mining in Extreme Environments
11:30 | Chair Welcome - Craig Lindsay-Rae, Non-Executive Director, Austmine
11:35 | Presentation: TireSight
This session will introduce TireSight — an integrated solution co-presented by Kal Tire and Pitcrew AI. Combining Pitcrew AI’s thermal imaging technology with Kal Tire’s TOMS (Tire & Operations Management System), TireSight enables real-time detection of tire-related issues. Learn how this collaboration is improving safety, reducing downtime and delivering smarter, data-driven fleet management.
- Christian Erdelyi, Mining Technology Solutions Manager, Kaltire
- Tim Snell, Chief Executive Officer - Pitcrew AI
11:50 | Presentation - Luke Barbetti, Mine Manager – Tanami, Newmont
12:05 | Presentation: Planetary Robotics Down Under - Shannon Wall, Business Development Specialist Oceania, Lunar Outpost
12:20 | Interactive Conversation: What does the underground mine of the future look like? How deep can we go?
As the industry pushes further underground to meet growing demand, what will the next generation of underground mines look like — and how deep can we really go? This panel will explore the future of underground mining, from the technological innovations driving safer, more efficient operations to the challenges of depth, cost and sustainability.
- Luke Barbetti, Mine Manager – Tanami, Newmon
- Dush Wimal, Head of Commercial Sales, Universal Field Robots
- Ben Auld, Managing Director, Mining Plus
- Jim Galvin, Emeritus Professor, UNSW
- Facilitator: Andrew Rouse, Non-Executive Director, Austmine
12:55 | Chair Close - Craig Lindsay-Rae, Non-Executive Director, Austmine
