Julie Courtnage

ED Mandela Mining Precinct

Having commenced her career with the Anglo-American Research Laboratories in 1991, Julie has held research, mining operational, advisory, international executive, and international liaison roles working with, within, and at times, against the minerals sector for 33 years. An environmental & sustainability scientist by training, she consciously shifted her career focus from operational matters to people’s behaviour, values, decision-making processes, and creativity, as these are the roots of productive, efficient, sustainable and effective research and business outcomes. She worked for the then Chamber of Mines in the late 1990s, with her last corporate employment being as the Sustainable Development Operations Manager for Anglo American global. She spent 16 years as a successfully independent coach, consultant, researcher, facilitator, and lecturer in the fields of risk, sustainability, ethics and governance, leadership, communication, scenario and strategy development, and complex decision-making. She joined the Mandela Mining Precinct as the Executive Director on 1 September 2023.

2024 Agenda Sessions

The human side of technology

Is humanity or technology the problem?

What issues are being solved by technology, and what ones are being exacerbated?
What can be done to better integrate technologies in mines?
How is technology being used to drive productivity?
How do we upskill workforces?

Tuesday 06 February 13:00 - 13:45 Innovators Stage

Tech and Innovation Hub

Add to calendar 02/06/2024 13:00 02/06/2024 13:45 The human side of technology Is humanity or technology the problem?

What issues are being solved by technology, and what ones are being exacerbated?
What can be done to better integrate technologies in mines?
How is technology being used to drive productivity?
How do we upskill workforces?

Innovators Stage Africa/Johannesburg

Artificial Intelligence and Technology: The Promise and Threat to Building Careers for Mining’s Futu

The future of work is not what it used to be - the rise of artificial intelligence coupled with the already rapid pace of digitisation and automation in mining will profoundly affect the skills and attitudes needed for a successful future in the sector.

How can mining companies, universities and individuals adapt? What should students and young professionals consider when pursuing their studies, developing new skills, and adapting to a mining industry that is rapidly reinventing itself?

Thursday 08 February 12:20 - 13:20 Disruptors Stage

Young Leaders

Add to calendar 02/08/2024 12:20 02/08/2024 13:20 Artificial Intelligence and Technology: The Promise and Threat to Building Careers for Mining’s Futu

Disruptors Stage Africa/Johannesburg

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