Name
Opening Keynote: AI as Core Infrastructure: Powering Intelligent, Electrified Mining
Date & Time
Wednesday, November 25, 2026, 9:10 AM - 9:40 AM
Ellie Coates
Description
  • Exploring how AI can support increasingly autonomous, electrified and renewable-powered mining operations while managing greater complexity safely and reliably 

  • Sharing Fortescue’s experience in building AI capability across mining, energy and engineering and applying it to high-value business challenges 

  • Examining how AI can reshape workflows, decision-making and the way work is designed and delivered across the mining value chain 

  • Understanding how mining companies can combine AI’s analytical power with human experience, judgement and accountability to deliver sustainable operational value