S2E16 Maps to Meaning: Building Spatial Intelligence Platforms for Mining - Edward Murray @ iGlobe
From MineWarp by MineWarp with Empie Strydom
February 9, 2026 · 33 min · Season 2 · Episode 16
About this episode
Empie Strydom interviews Edward Murray about the evolution of spatial data in mining and the industry's technological advancements.
In this episode of MineWarp, Empie Strydom speaks with Edward Murray, CEO of iGlobe, about how spatial data has evolved from maps and CAD into a core decision-making platform for modern mining.Edward shares his entrepreneurial journey, from early GIS and surveying work through building, selling, and rebuilding technology businesses, and explains why bespoke mining solutions eventually fail at scale. The conversation dives into platform thinking, drones and sensors, real-time data, AI, and why spatial context is essential for turning disconnected datasets into trusted, living assets.Challenging the idea that mining is slow to adopt technology, Edward argues that the industry is now one of the most advanced digital adopters—and offers a forward-looking view on AI, connectivity in Africa, and what the next decade of mining technology could look like.
People in this episode
Host: Empie Strydom
Guest: Edward Murray
Topics covered
- spatial intelligence
- mining technology
- entrepreneurship
- real-time data
- AI in mining
- digital adoption
Keywords
- spatial data
- mining
- technology
- drones
- sensors
- platform thinking
- real-time data
- AI
- digital adoption
Mentioned in this episode
Organizations: iGlobe, GIS, AI
Places: Africa
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