Some of the biggest names in the industry will take to the stage at the upcoming WA Mining Conference and Exhibition in Perth.
Set to be held at the Perth Convention and Exhibition Centre from October 9–10, the 2024 WA Mining Conference and Exhibition (WA Mining) will showcase the state’s critical role in the resource industry’s digital evolution.
A panel discussion with Rio Tinto and material tracking technology specialist Track’em is set to be a highlight of an impressive speaker line-up at the event.
The Track’em Track and Trace platform at Rio Tinto Iron Ore has offered the major miner an end-to-end solution for the tracking of goods from vendors to end-users. It uses scanning technology to offer reliable status, location, and delivery date visibility throughout the supply chain.
Created in collaboration with Rio Tinto’s Perth-based team, the platform integrates with the miner’s third-party logistics partners to link its Pilbara operations, including mine sites, sub-plants, administration centres and other hubs, into one platform for better management and tracking of materials.
The Rio Tinto–Track’em panel will discuss options to empower operational excellence, which Rio asset management supply chain manager and panel participant Chris Brown describes as being a case of “having the right information to the right people at the right time”.
“It’s about knowing where parts are, understanding where they should be, and having people … be able to move those parts where they needed the first time, every time,” he said.
Brown believes events like WA Mining are a vital opportunity for people across the sector to share experiences and foster connections.
“Presenting at the conference gives us the chance to highlight a great partnership that we’ve had with a local IT vendor who’s been able to work with us to develop an integrated solution and engage with others in the industry,” Brown said.
Track’em is equally excited to be taking part.
“The panel at WA Mining is an exciting opportunity for people who will be attending, and we want to make it an interactive experience,” Track’em founder and chief executive officer Kashif Saleem said. “People love stories and I think this case study and panel discussion is a good opportunity to tell a great story.”
Elsewhere, speakers include WA Minister for Mines and Petroleum David Michael, as well as representatives from MEC Mining, the Minerals Council of Australia, the Chamber of Commerce, and Industry WA. Presentations will examine opportunities such as decarbonisation, tech-driven operations, and a circular economy for critical minerals.
The conference will run alongside a free exhibition and seminar series, with insights from government, miners and industry decision-makers.
WA Mining will be held at the Perth Convention and Exhibition Centre from October 9–10. For more information, visit waminingexpo.com.au/attend
This feature also appears in the September-October issue of Safe to Work.