S2E15 Stewarding mining's professional capability and technical integrity. Gary Lane, Pres. SAIMM

About this episode

Gary Lane discusses the skills and governance needed for a resilient Southern African mining industry.

In this episode of MineWarp, Gary Lane (President of the Southern African Institute of Mining and Metallurgy, SAIMM) unpacks what it takes to build and attract the skills and talent needed for a strong and resilient Southern African Mining industry.Drawing on decades of entrepreneurship and systems-thinking experience, he discusses the need for stewardship, governance and "making mining sexy" again to professionals both young and old.Also under the spotlight is the up and coming role of AI, and what kinds of changes mining should prepare for to remain a valuable contributor to the economy.Don't miss this insightful episode with a highly respected voice in South African mining.

People in this episode

Host: Empie Strydom

Guest: Gary Lane

Topics covered

• mining industry
• skills development
• AI in mining
• governance
• stewardship

Keywords

• mining
• skills
• AI
• governance
• stewardship
• Southern Africa
• industry

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Southern African Institute of Mining and Metallurgy

Places: Southern Africa

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