Mark O'Brien

General Manager - Digital Technology & Innovation

CITIC Pacific Mining

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Mark O'Brien

Mark O'Brien

General Manager - Digital Technology & Innovation

CITIC Pacific Mining

Mark O’Brien currently serves as the General Manager for Digital Technology & Innovation at CITIC Pacific Mining, the world’s largest magnetite iron ore operation, and China’s largest resources sector investment outside of China.  

His responsibilities cover strategic engagement with the business, technology leadership and innovation, and ownership of the key application and infrastructure platforms at CPM, across both IT and OT. He has an involvement in mining technology that stretches over 30 years. He is a graduate of Curtin University with an undergraduate degree in Mathematics and Computer Science and has undertaken postgraduate studies in AI, Philosophy and Ethics. Mark is also the Chair of the GMG AI in Mining Working Group, as well as a contributor to national and international collaborations around mining technology.

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  • Tue, 28 Nov
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  • 75 min
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  • Reimagining Mining Theatre

The Future of Innovation in Mining

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Welcoming Remarks
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  • 30 min
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Session Chair’s Opening Remarks and Keynote Case Study: The Importance of Technology in a Forward-Thinking Mining Company
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Presentation from Draslovka
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Technology Spotlight: Portable XRF? So, what’s new?
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Technology Spotlight: IMDEX
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  • 14:50 - 17:15 GMT
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  • 145 min
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  • Wed, 29 Nov
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  • Reimagining Mining Theatre

Waste and Tailings Management

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Panel Discussion: Adapting Water Management Strategies to Deal With the Threat of Climate Change
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Technology Spotlight: Wardell Armstrong
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Technology Spotlight: Tailings Storage Facilities
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Keynote Panel: Tailings, Safety and Mining’s ‘Zero Harm’ Approach: Where Are We With the GISTM (Global Industry Standard on Tailings Management)? Are People and Communities Being Prioritised, and What Frameworks Are in Place to Assure Transparency?
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Technology Pitch Battle
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Chair’s Closing Comments
  • 18:30
  • Thu, 30 Nov
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Resourcing Tomorrow Outstanding Achievement Awards and Gala Dinner

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Resourcing Tomorrow Outstanding Achievement Awards and Gala Dinner