The 10 Most Visionary Leaders Shining In Mining

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Sustainable Strides he mining industry, a cornerstone of global collaborative partnerships to ensure responsible Editor's industry, stands at the forefront of a profound resource extraction practices that benefit all T transformation propelled by technological stakeholders. advancements and visionary leadership. In recent years, these leaders within the mining sector have not Furthermore, visionary leaders are expanding their merely responded to change but have actively forged horizons beyond traditional markets, actively seeking paths to redefine the future of mining. international collaborations and partnerships to diversify revenue streams and expand the global reach Forward-thinking leaders in mining are embracing the of their mining operations. This strategic approach not Note potential of cutting-edge technology to revolutionize only drives economic growth but also contributes to every facet of operations. From the implementation of the overall sustainability and resilience of the sector. automation and Artificial Intelligence to harnessing the power of data analytics and the Internet of Things In recognition of their radical efforts, CIOLook (IoT), these trailblazers are integrating innovative explores the journeys of these innovative personalities technologies to optimize efficiency, bolster safety in its latest edition, "The 10 Visionary Leaders Shining measures, and champion sustainability initiatives. in Mining." Through insightful narratives, the magazine delves into the significant advancements By leveraging sophisticated analytics and machine integrated into their leadership approaches, learning algorithms, these leaders are empowered to highlighting their pivotal role in shaping the future of make data-driven decisions that optimize exploration, mining. streamline production processes, and enhance resource management practices. This translates into As the mining industry continues to evolve and grow, more precise and cost-effective operations, ensuring the visionary leadership of these trailblazers will sustainable growth while mitigating environmental undoubtedly serve as a driving force in shaping the impact. next era of mining. So, delve into the pages of CIOLook and embark on a journey through the remarkable Recognizing the paramount importance of achievements and transformative initiatives environmental stewardship and social responsibility, spearheaded by these visionary leaders. leaders in the mining sector are prioritizing sustainable practices. Through investments in cleaner technologies and initiatives aimed at reducing carbon footprints, they are actively pursuing strategies to minimize environmental harm. Moreover, these leaders are deeply engaged with local communities, fostering transparent communication and Anish Miller

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C C C O O O V V V Maximizing Success in Exploration: E E E R R R S S S Smart's Smart's Smart's T T T Cornerstones of Mining Excellence O O O R R R Y Y Y Success comes not just from finding any money for a project. It has to be the right money with “ “ investors' aspirations matching the project timeline and development pathway. Errol Smart Managing Director & Chief Executive Officer Orion Minerals Ltd

rrol Smart, a dynamic leader with over 30 years Errol reflects, highlighting the pervasive challenge of of experience, navigates uncharted terrains navigating such negativity in large organizations. E seamlessly. As a registered Professional Natural Scientist, he guides Orion Minerals Ltd as its Managing On the brink of leaving the mining industry due to this Director and Chief Executive Officer, blending toxic clash, Errol made a crucial decision. "I reached out A geologist has to geological expertise with corporate acumen to to a shining light, a senior manager who became my think out of the spearhead innovation and excellence in the mining leadership mentor," he recounts. This turning point industry. unveiled the power of focusing on positive influences box and be amid adversity. Shining lights, with their innate open-minded, His journey is evidence of a wealth of industry insights, leadership acumen, not only identify talent but also 'best fit' solution.“ ““ “ encompassing exploration, mine development and serve as natural mentors. "Their behaviour and borrowing from operation. Errol is the architect behind the scenes, management styles are constructive and supportive," Errol a broad base of managing the intricacies of due diligence investigations observes, emphasizing the ripple effect of such for mergers and acquisitions, skillfully negotiating mentorship. learnings to find the agreements and overseeing the complexities of project management. Errol's career trajectory took a transformative turn as he confronted the negative manager with the support Errol's expertise extends to the valuation of mineral of his shining light mentor. The ensuing ripples properties, business plan development and small to resonated in the corporate environment, drawing the medium-scale mine planning. As the guiding light, he attention of other shining lights. Networking with these oversees JORC, SAMREC and NI43-101 reports influential figures became a catalyst for Errol's career ensuring the combination of technical precision and growth, solidifying his commitment to identifying and strategic vision. His role transcends the boardroom, supporting emerging talents. reaching into the heart of geological exploration programs and metal accounting investigations. A second pivotal moment saw Errol recognizing that the rigid corporate world wasn't his fit. Guided by his Beyond the technical realms, Errol's influence is shining light mentor, he transitioned to Cluff Mining, a reflected in his commitment to mentoring and advising, junior mining start-up with a refreshing ethos. "Flat offering inspiration to those entering the industry. He management structures, respect for all and encouragement serves on the board of the Minerals Council South for entrepreneurial spirit defined the environment," Errol Africa. Errol is the Chair of the Junior Mining notes. In this smaller company, the value of a supportive Leadership Forum, fostering a collaborative team structure became evident. "Smaller companies environment for emerging leaders. have less room for dead driftwood," Errol remarks, underscoring the importance of fostering a Let's delve into Errol's narrative, filled with diverse collaborative and dynamic team. experiences that are etched into the mining landscape ensuring a legacy of innovation and excellence! The third crucial lesson unfolded at Cluff, where Errol gained insights into investor dynamics in the junior Mentorship, Resilience and Strategic Alignment exploration and mining industry. "To be successful, one had to align investors with matching objectives to Errol's journey unfolds with lessons that resonate management teams with matching assets," Errol stresses acknowledging the delicate balance required for universally. "One's greatest successes and failures are often framed by both one's superiors and one's subordinates," he success. Bridging the gap between investor notes. In the cutthroat corporate world, the alignment expectations and operational realities emerged as a of these groups can propel a team to extraordinary vital skill for navigating this sector. heights or, conversely, plunge it into disarray. Errol's narrative serves as a compass for professionals Errol vividly recalls a pivotal early career encounter navigating the complex corporate landscape. The with a toxic training manager, a figure embodying the significance of identifying and aligning with shining dark side of corporate dynamics. "His bullying and lights, seeking environments conducive to personal oppressive behaviour epitomized the toxic characteristics," growth along with understanding the dynamics

between investors and management teams are timeless Innovation in Stone lessons. Errol's journey stands as an embodiment of the transformative power of mentorship, self-awareness In Errol's world, geology is the 'art of science,' a realm and strategic alignment in the pursuit of a successful where absolute, immovable facts are scarce. "A geologist and fulfilling career. has to think out of the box and be open-minded, borrowing from a broad base of learnings to find the 'best fit' solution," Elevating Teams he asserts. This philosophy extends to his leadership style urging his team to embrace broad-mindedness In Errol's career ascent from a technical role, he and innovation constantly seeking optimal solutions emphasizes the value of his journey. "I started my career rooted in collective experience. in a technical position and had to work my way up through the ranks," he reflects. His broad technical exposure Errol advocates for a collaborative approach, enables him to engage in meaningful discussions with emphasizing: "I also encourage our team to network and his team, testing hypotheses for optimal solutions. Errol share learnings because an expanded network is a great acknowledges the importance of practical experience, library to draw from." In the intricate world of geology stating: "The insight, advice and guidance that I give is and leadership, Errol's approach underscores the value based on real experience." Recognizing the team's of open-mindedness, innovation and a collaborative limitations, he actively seeks external expertise, network for continual learning and improvement. affirming, "I try to recognize what we don't know and find the appropriate expertise to add skills to the team.” Resilience in Action Errol's strategic approach involves a delicate balance, Errol's mentoring philosophy is grounded in humility, as he explains, "Balancing the technical demands with the "Firstly, I never assume that I am the mentor, we are all broader strategic vision requires a balance between in- sharing experiences with each other to gain enlightenment." house development and external skill supplementation." He He highlights the reciprocal nature of learning, challenges team members to reach higher goals while emphasizing that even seasoned mentors can benefit supplementing with external expertise where in-house from studying a student's experiences. skills fall short ensuring a dynamic and rapidly evolving Having navigated a career rich in diverse projects and team. people, Errol reflects on his journey, "I have gained a mountain of experiences including spectacular successes and failures that others may learn from." His willingness to share these experiences is an invitation for others to gain valuable insights. Amidst the ebb and flow of professional challenges, Errol champions resilience, "But, most of all, I encourage By simply doing the members of the forum to be resilient, never give up, to always back their teams and themselves - and to persevere." 'right thing' with all He acknowledges the formidable obstacles winners “ “ face, urging perseverance in the face of adversity. stakeholders, the flow Errol's key takeaway echoes with wisdom and he shares, "Most importantly one must realize that a failure is becomes less only a total failure if one fails to learn from the experience." turbulent and easier In Errol's narrative, failure becomes a stepping stone to success underscoring the importance of continuous to navigate. learning and growth. Project Development Realities Errol's wisdom is clear: "Success comes from not just finding any money for a project, it has to be the right money

with investors' aspirations matching the project timeline laments. The challenge lies in ensuring that investors and development pathway." with risk appetites have access to the information needed to make informed decisions highlighting the In navigating the intricate landscape of project delicate balance required in compliance for the world financing, he underscores the pitfalls of unrealistic of junior mining. expectations and misaligned goals, stating: "Unrealistic expectations and non-aligned goals and objectives are a Aligning the Moral Compass clear path to painful failure, even with the best projects." Errol's experience serves as a guiding light urging a Errol proudly reflects on Orion's commitment to doing strategic alignment between investors and project the 'right thing' and its consequential recognition with parameters for enduring success in the realm of project multiple ESG awards. In 2020, AAMEG bestowed Orion development. with the Emerging ESG Leader Award for a significant positive impact in the Northern Cape. In 2022, Orion Overcoming the Threat clinched the Junior ESG Award at the Investing in Mining Indaba acknowledging their efforts in Errol unveils the 'Orion Moral Compass,' emphasizing a establishing enhanced labor standards. This year, team built on complementarity and shared values. AAMEG once again recognized Orion with the "With those characteristics at our core, the path always Emerging ESG Leader Award for a Resource opens up as required to deliver a desired outcome." Exploration or Development Company commending their innovative Community Participation Framework Navigating the corporate landscape, Errol underscores at the Prieska Copper Zinc Mine. the simplicity of success, "By simply doing the 'right thing' If we can only state the risk-free, rigid with all stakeholders, the flow becomes less turbulent and Errol emphasizes that ESG is not just a corporate easier to navigate." However, he cautions against the responsibility but a business and moral imperative. He facts then often the opportunity cannot threat of toxic personalities. Recognizing that some hopes Orion's approach inspires a new wave of be adequately communicated.” toxic personalities are threatened by someone doing emerging mining companies dedicated to ethical “ “ the right thing is important for survival. practices from the outset. The awards, in Errol's words, serve as an acknowledgment that the 'moral compass' is Errol identifies the challenge posed by these negative accurately aligned at Orion reaffirming their influences. The selfish needs of toxic personalities commitment to excellence and ethical conduct in the breed negative leadership and derive profit from mining industry. disorder. Overcoming this threat demands recognition and decisive action, as toxic challenges require Dedication, Camaraderie and Diligence significant effort and willpower to neutralize. Errol's team is a collection of shared experiences, with a Challenges in Compliance leader who 'never gives up' and believes in the power of dedication and hard work. As Errol notes, the most Errol simplifies the Orion Moral Compass as 'simply challenging times often deliver the greatest doing the right thing. This straightforward approach is opportunities, urging the team to focus on the potential not only transparent to an honest audience but also beyond challenges. Despite hard work, he emphasizes resonates with stakeholders. However, he expresses the importance of camaraderie, "While we work very frustration with compliance and reporting for junior hard, we have to take some time to share a little fun, socialize and touch base with each other." mining companies. The compliance gurus have become overly prescriptive and rigid. Errol recognizes the potency of laughter in overcoming challenges. The most challenging problems are often Errol believes this unintended consequence hampers the ability to keep investors well-informed. Investors in first weakened by a little laughter, before being exploration and development seek unique overcome by a positive attitude. However, he draws a clear line, stating: "Having said that, I am intolerant of opportunities but rigid reporting often falls short. "If we can only state the risk-free, rigid facts then often the sloth and laziness," underscoring the expectation for opportunity cannot be adequately communicated," Errol diligence amid the pursuit of success.

Transforming Together Errol takes pride in the Junior and Emerging Mining and Exploration Leadership Forum at the Minerals Council South Africa, noting, "I am quite proud of the rapidly growing forum." As the chair for the past six years, he sees his role as instrumental in shaping junior mining companies into a respected industry representative body: "I would like to believe that I have played a leadership role." This formal organization has empowered junior mining to engage with government departments and influence the mining regulatory landscape in South Africa. Reflecting on the forum's dynamics, Errol finds inspiration in the camaraderie among leaders: "I am truly inspired by the leaders sharing the forum with me." He views their interactions as a form of "collective, mutual mentorship, rather than me mentoring others." This collaborative approach signifies a powerful force for overcoming significant challenges in the mining sector, underlining the importance of shared leadership and collective mentorship in steering the industry toward positive transformation. Knowledge is Power Errol emphasizes continuous learning for industry professionals, stating: "They need to identify current and future challenges while continually searching the global landscape for possible solutions." Networking becomes a cornerstone, being prepared to share knowledge opens the path to knowledge. In the intricate world of exploration and mining, he underscores the importance of interdepartmental collaboration. The exploration and mining 'machine' needs all its gears aligned and meshed to exert maximum force. Errol warns against the potential impact of individual knowledge hoarding, some really knowledgeable professionals can undermine the success of a team by simply withdrawing or refusing to get on with the other members. His insights serve as a guiding principle, advocating for a collaborative and knowledge-sharing approach to maximize success in the industry.

Technovations The Role of Automation and Machine Learning in theMining Process he mining industry is undergoing a transformative revolution driven by automation and machine learning technologies. This article explores the pivotal T role of automation and machine learning in revolutionizing the mining process, optimizing operations, and enhancing safety and sustainability in the mining sector. Autonomous Mining Equipment: Automation technologies enable the deployment of autonomous mining equipment, including haul trucks, drills, and excavators, that operate without direct human intervention. These autonomous systems leverage advanced sensors, GPS technology, and artificial intelligence algorithms to navigate mine sites, execute tasks, and optimize productivity while minimizing human risk. Predictive Maintenance and Asset Management: Machine learning algorithms analyze sensor data from mining equipment to predict equipment failures and optimize maintenance schedules, reducing downtime and maintenance costs. Predictive maintenance solutions enable proactive equipment servicing, asset optimization, and reliability-centered maintenance strategies to maximize equipment uptime and longevity. Optimized Resource Extraction: Machine learning algorithms analyze geological data, ore characteristics, and historical mining data to optimize resource extraction processes. By identifying optimal drilling locations, ore grades, and extraction techniques, machine learning models improve mining efficiency, increase mineral recovery rates, and optimize resource utilization while minimizing environmental impact. Real-time Monitoring and Control Systems: Automation systems enable real-time monitoring and control of mining operations, providing operators with actionable insights and decision support tools. Integrated control systems, remote monitoring platforms, and centralized command centers enable operators to monitor equipment performance, track production metrics, and respond to dynamic operational conditions in real-time. Safety and Risk Mitigation: Automation technologies enhance safety in the mining industry by reducing human exposure to hazardous environments and minimizing the risk of accidents and injuries. Autonomous equipment, remote operation capabilities, and collision avoidance systems improve worker safety by eliminating manual tasks in high-risk areas and enhancing situational awareness in mine sites. Environmental Monitoring and Compliance: Machine learning algorithms analyze environmental data to monitor air quality, water quality, and noise levels in and 18 19 www.ciolook.com | March 4 202 | www.ciolook.com | March 2024 |

around mining sites, enabling proactive environmental reduce costs associated with procurement and management and regulatory compliance. Automated distribution. environmental monitoring systems facilitate early detection of environmental impacts and enable timely Dynamic Mine Planning and Optimization: mitigation measures to minimize ecological footprint. Automation technologies enable dynamic mine planning and optimization processes that adapt to Energy Efficiency and Sustainability: Automation changing operational conditions and market dynamics technologies optimize energy usage and reduce carbon in real-time. Machine learning algorithms optimize emissions in mining operations by optimizing mine scheduling, production sequencing, and equipment performance, streamlining processes, and equipment utilization to maximize operational implementing energy-efficient practices. Machine efficiency, minimize costs, and respond agilely to learning algorithms optimize energy-intensive evolving business requirements. processes such as crushing, grinding, and ore processing to minimize energy consumption and Integration with Internet of Things (IoT): Automation enhance sustainability. systems integrate with the Internet of Things (IoT) to enable seamless connectivity and communication Workforce Development and Training: Automation between mining equipment, sensors, and control technologies require a skilled workforce capable of systems. IoT-enabled devices collect real-time data on designing, implementing, and maintaining automated equipment performance, environmental conditions, systems in mining operations. Training programs, and operational parameters, enabling proactive upskilling initiatives, and partnerships with educational maintenance, optimization, and monitoring of mining institutions prepare workers for the transition to operations. automation, ensuring a skilled workforce capable of leveraging technology to drive innovation and Regulatory Compliance and Reporting: Automation productivity in the mining sector. technologies facilitate regulatory compliance and reporting requirements by automating data collection, Remote Sensing and Exploration: Automation and analysis, and reporting processes. Machine learning machine learning facilitate remote sensing and algorithms analyze regulatory data sets, identify exploration techniques to identify promising mineral compliance gaps, and generate automated reports to deposits and optimize exploration efforts. Satellite streamline regulatory compliance efforts and ensure imagery, LiDAR technology, and drones equipped with adherence to environmental, health, and safety sensors collect geological data, which machine learning regulations. algorithms analyze to identify potential mining sites and prioritize exploration targets. Continuous Improvement and Innovation: Automation and machine learning foster a culture of continuous Data Integration and Decision Support: Automation improvement and innovation within the mining and machine learning enable the integration of industry by enabling iterative experimentation, rapid disparate data sources, including geological, prototyping, and data-driven decision-making. Mining operational, and environmental data, into centralized companies leverage automation technologies to pilot data platforms. These platforms leverage advanced new technologies, experiment with alternative analytics and visualization tools to provide decision- processes, and drive innovation across all aspects of makers with actionable insights, enabling data-driven mining operations. decision-making and optimizing mining strategies. Automation and machine learning are revolutionizing Supply Chain Optimization: Machine learning the mining industry, enabling safer, more efficient, and algorithms optimize supply chain management in the sustainable mining operations. By embracing mining industry by forecasting demand, optimizing automation technologies, mining companies can inventory levels, and optimizing logistics and optimize resource extraction, enhance safety and transportation routes. Predictive analytics models environmental stewardship, and drive operational analyze historical data and market trends to anticipate excellence in the pursuit of a more sustainable future supply chain disruptions, minimize lead times, and for the mining industry. 20 www.ciolook.com | March 4 202 |

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Know-How X-Ray Diffraction(XRD) forMineral Processing -Ray Diffraction (XRD) has emerged as a powerful analytical technique in mineral processing, providing valuable insights X into the composition, structure, and properties of minerals. This article delves into the applications, benefits, and know-how of using XRD in mineral processing operations. Mineral Identification and Quantification: XRD enables the rapid identification and quantification of minerals present in ore samples, allowing mineral processing engineers to characterize mineral assemblages, determine mineral phases, and assess mineralogy variations across ore deposits. Phase Analysis and Mineralogical Mapping: XRD facilitates phase analysis and mineralogical mapping by identifying crystalline phases, polymorphs, and solid solution series within mineral samples. By mapping mineral distributions and associations, XRD helps optimize mineral processing strategies, improve ore recovery rates, and tailor beneficiation processes to ore characteristics. Particle Size and Grain Size Analysis: XRD provides particle size and grain size analysis capabilities, allowing mineral processors to characterize particle size distributions, grain sizes, and crystallographic orientations in mineral samples. This information aids in optimizing comminution circuits, controlling particle size distribution, and enhancing downstream processing efficiency. Mineralogical Liberation Analysis: XRD facilitates mineralogical liberation analysis by assessing the liberation and association of valuable minerals from gangue minerals in ore samples. By quantifying mineral liberation degrees and liberation sizes, XRD helps optimize grinding and flotation circuits, maximize mineral recovery, and minimize energy consumption in mineral processing operations. Texture and Morphology Examination: XRD enables texture and morphology examination of mineral grains, providing insights into crystallographic orientations, grain shapes, and surface features. Texture analysis helps identify preferential mineral orientations, assess mineral breakage properties, and optimize mineral processing 24 25 www.ciolook.com |March 2024 | www.ciolook.com | March 2024 |

conditions for improved recoveries and product Elemental Analysis and Elemental Mapping: XRD can qualities. be combined with elemental analysis techniques such Opening up of the coal mining and as X-ray fluorescence (XRF) to provide comprehensive mineral sector at the same time has been Mineralogical Alteration and Weathering Assessment: elemental and mineralogical characterization of ore XRD assesses mineralogical alteration and weathering samples. Elemental mapping capabilities enable a very positive step towards self-reliance. effects in ore samples, detecting changes in mineral spatially resolved analysis of mineral phases, element distributions, and elemental associations, offering composition, structure, and stability due to geological processes or environmental factors. Understanding valuable insights into ore heterogeneity and processing mineral alterations informs mineral processing challenges. strategies, mitigates processing challenges, and optimizes ore treatment methods to account for Tailings Characterization and Management: XRD weathering effects. assists in tailings characterization and management by analyzing the mineralogical composition of tailings Quality Control and Process Monitoring: XRD serves materials and assessing their potential for resource as a valuable tool for quality control and process recovery or environmental impact. By identifying monitoring in mineral processing plants, enabling real- valuable minerals or recyclable materials in tailings time analysis of ore feedstocks, intermediate products, streams, XRD supports sustainable tailings and final concentrates. By monitoring mineralogical management practices and promotes circular economy variations and ore characteristics, XRD helps optimize principles in mineral processing operations. process parameters, troubleshoot processing issues, and ensure product quality consistency. Geometallurgical Modeling and Optimization: XRD contributes to geometallurgical modeling and Resource Evaluation and Ore Deposit Modeling: XRD optimization efforts by integrating mineralogical data with geological, metallurgical, and geometrical contributes to resource evaluation and ore deposit modeling by providing detailed mineralogical data for parameters to predict ore behavior and processing geological interpretation and resource estimation outcomes. Geometallurgical models informed by XRD purposes. By characterizing mineralogical variations data enable predictive process control, ore blending across ore bodies, XRD assists in ore reserve strategies, and mine-to-mill optimization for estimation, mine planning, and resource optimization to maximizing economic returns and minimizing maximize the economic value of mineral deposits. processing costs. Mineralogical Evolution Studies: XRD enables In-situ and On-line XRD Applications: Advancements mineralogical evolution studies by tracking changes in in XRD instrumentation enable in-situ and on-line XRD mineral composition and phase assemblages over time applications for real-time monitoring and control of or in response to processing conditions. By monitoring mineral processing operations. In-situ XRD mineral transformations, phase transitions, and measurements provide immediate feedback on process reaction kinetics, XRD provides insights into performance, enabling rapid adjustments to process mineralogical evolution pathways and guides process conditions, while on-line XRD systems offer continuous optimization strategies for enhanced efficiency. monitoring capabilities for optimizing process stability and efficiency. Quantitative Mineralogy for Process Optimization: XRD offers quantitative mineralogy capabilities for Conclusion: process optimization, allowing mineral processors to accurately quantify mineral phases, mineral X-Ray Diffraction (XRD) is a versatile tool that plays a abundances, and mineral associations in ore samples. critical role in mineral processing, offering valuable Quantitative mineralogy data facilitates advanced insights into mineral composition, structure, and process modeling, simulation, and optimization behavior. By leveraging the capabilities of XRD, mineral techniques to maximize recovery rates, minimize processing engineers can optimize processing losses, and optimize resource utilization. strategies, improve recovery efficiencies, and enhance the economic viability of mineral extraction operations. 26 www.ciolook.com | March 4 202 |

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The 10 Most Visionary Leaders Shining In Mining

The 10 Most Visionary Leaders Shining In Mining

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