About this episode

The episode discusses the true meaning of mining transformation and the role of experienced advisors in achieving sustained operational excellence.

In this episode of MineWarp, host Empie Strydom is joined by Corné Yzelle, Advisory Lead for Business Transformation & Operational Excellence at AMC Consultants, for a deep, practical discussion on what real mining transformation actually means.Moving beyond the usual narratives of digitalisation and technology adoption, the conversation explores delivering sustained, transformational value supported by technology —and what leading organisations do differently. Corné explains why transformation is not about deploying more tools, but about redesigning operating models, decision-making structures, and performance governance so that value is intentionally created and protected over time.The discussion unpacks the critical role of experienced advisors in shaping transformation journeys—providing structure, contextual benchmarking, and continuity that internal teams often struggle to maintain amid operational pressures. Together, Empie and Corné explore concepts such as value flow, value driver alignment, leadership accountability, and why benchmarking must be grounded in the realities of each asset rather than generic “best practice.”This episode is essential viewing for mining…

People in this episode

Host: Empie Strydom

Guest: Corné Yzelle

Topics covered

• mining transformation
• operational excellence
• business transformation
• technology adoption
• value creation
• consulting

Keywords

• mining
• transformation
• operational excellence
• technology
• value flow
• leadership accountability
• benchmarking

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: AMC Consultants

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