Driving sustainable investment in African Mining

Ian Mackay

Senior Manager, PwC Smart Mining PWC

Ian started mining  with Angogold in 1993. Since then he has completed mining projects in 40 countries around the world.

Joining PwC in 2016, Ian helped to found the PwC Smart Mining team, and leads the firms collaboration with the Minerals Council of South Africa.


2024 Agenda Sessions

AI, Automation and the African Context

  • The costs and benefits to automation. 
  • Should mid-tier miners automate in Africa? 
  • Making Africa an attractive industry for AI investment. 
  • Does Automation lead to job losses? 

Tuesday 06 February 14:30 - 15:15 Innovators Stage

Tech and Innovation Hub

Add to calendar 02/06/2024 14:30 02/06/2024 15:15 AI, Automation and the African Context
  • The costs and benefits to automation. 
  • Should mid-tier miners automate in Africa? 
  • Making Africa an attractive industry for AI investment. 
  • Does Automation lead to job losses? 
Innovators Stage Africa/Johannesburg