Tag: METS Ignited

The latest innovations in mining took centre stage at the Austmine Conference and Exhibition in one of the first major face-to-face events for the resources industry since the pandemic began. Held at the Perth Convention & Exhibition Centre on May 25-27, Austmine 2021: Harnessing Intelligence allowed mining leaders to connect over strategic priorities and emerging technologies to drive a sustainable future for the industry. About 1000 local, national and international guests were wowed by cutting edge innovation developed by Australia’s leading Mining Equipment, Technology and Services (METS) companies as they wondered the corridors of the massive exhibition hall. The brightest minds in the industry explored the intersection between people, processes and technology and how these important elements contribute to leaner,...

METS Ignited is an Australian industry-led organisation that aims to help Mining, Equipment, Technology and Services (METS) companies connect with the industry, and grow. Elizabeth Fabri spoke with METS Ignited chief executive Ian Dover about what the team had been up to in its recent Accelerator programs, and advice for companies looking to adopt new technologies across their business. Q: Take us through your recent Accelerator programs across Australia, and how impactful they have been for industry?   We began with the Igniting METS Accelerator pilot in late 2017. Igniting METS was an Australian-first joint initiative between METS Ignited and the QLD Government to assist Mining, Equipment, Technology and Services (METS) companies. The accelerator sought to bring SMEs with innovation...