Innovation Spotlights: New, cutting-edge technologies

The Innovation Spotlights: New, cutting-edge technologies sessions will be broken up into short sessions, led by different speakers and companies;

4:25 pm - Innovation Spotlight 1
AEMEE | Jyi Lawton, Chief Executive Officer 

4:35 pm - Innovation Spotlight 2: The Future of Load and Haul 
Austin Engineering | Vincent D’Rozario, Chief Operating Officer
Join Austin Engineering, a trusted global leader in mining attachments with over 50 years of experience, will unveil the next generation of mining solutions. Discover how Austin’s innovative designs and advanced manufacturing techniques are setting the stage for the future of mining operations.  Austin will present strategic advancements that promise to transform load and haul attachments, ensuring enhanced efficiency, safety, and sustainability through development of their products.

4:42 pm - Innovation Spotlight 3: 
Pitcrew AI | Tim Snell, CEO
As mining operations adopt agile and lower-emission haulage solutions, the need for real-time, automated inspection systems has never been greater. In this session, Pitcrew.ai will showcase how its technology is reshaping safety, compliance and efficiency in mining logistics. Through real-world case studies, including Rio Tinto’s Oyu Tolgoi underground mine and Newhaul’s pit-to-port operations in Western Australia, learn how automated inspection systems are improving outcomes across both mine sites and public roads. 

4:49 pm - Innovation Spotlight 4:
Sefar | Max Wijasuriya, Oceania Managing Director
Sustainability and efficiency can go hand in hand. This session will explore how Sefar’s innovative filtration system is delivering environmental and economic benefits for the mining sector. Designed with eco-friendly fabrics and sustainable practices, the system improves energy efficiency, reduces waste and lowers CO₂ emissions — providing a smarter, cleaner approach to mineral processing. 

4:56 pm - Innovation Spotlight 5: Conveyor idler monitoring through fiber optics 
Hawk Measurement Systems | Matthew Cook, Product Manager
Conveyor maintenance is a major challenge for mining operations — but new technology is changing the game. This session will explore how Hawk Measurement Sytem’s fibre optic instrumentation enables real-time, remote monitoring of every idler and pulley on a conveyor belt, without the need for power or field-based communications. Learn how this innovation is improving reliability, reducing downtime and enhancing safety across conveyor systems. 

5:03 pm - Innovation Spotlight 6
Dell Technologies | Dom Corsino, Al Strategy Lead, Enterprise, A/NZ, Dell Technologies