Name
Panel Discussion: Building Digital Capability in Mining: Developing In-House vs Working with Technology Partners
Date & Time
Thursday, September 3, 2026, 1:40 PM - 2:20 PM
Speakers
Chamirai Charles Nyabeze, Vice President, Business Development - Centre for Excellence in Mining Innovation (CEMI)
Alexis Ternoy, Endeavour Mining
Mike Martos, Newmont
Ruediger Schroedter, SAP
Batchimeg Ganbaatar, Nomadic Venture Partners
Chamirai Charles Nyabeze Alexis Ternoy Mike Martos Ruediger Schroedter Batchimeg Ganbaatar
Description
  • Understanding the strategic decision between building internal digital capabilities and relying on external technology vendors, consultants, and platform providers.
  • Identifying which capabilities mining companies should develop internally, including data engineering, analytics, and digital product ownership.
  • Exploring where external partners add the most value, particularly in areas such as AI development, specialized software platforms, and advanced analytics.
  • Managing vendor relationships and avoiding long-term technology lock-in while maintaining flexibility and scalability.
  • Lessons learned from mining companies that have successfully built internal digital teams while leveraging external expertise to accelerate innovation.