From Earth to Orbit | Exploring the Tech Transforming Mining

18 September 2025

Technological innovations including advancements in AI, automation and data analytics are irreversibly changing the mining sector. In this special edition episode in advance of the Resourcing Tomorrow event in London this December, our speakers discuss the technological applications that are revolutionising exploration, resource extraction, processing and mine management to enhance efficiency, safety and sustainability across the value chain. 

The speakers are: 
- Dr Craig Brown - Director of Investment at the UK Space Agency 
- Mark O’Brien, General Manager - Digital Technology and Innovation at CITIC Pacific Mining 
- Assheton Stewart Carter - Executive Chair, TDi Sustainability (host)

Craig leads the UK Space Agency’s innovation, investment and commercialisation activities, forging relationships with space investors, suppliers and customers to bring new investment and revenue into the sector. 

CITIC Pacific Mining is Australia’s largest magnetite mining and processing operation. As well as his role in digital tech and innovation at CITIC, Mark O’Brien is also chair of the Global Mining Guidelines Board of Directors, which brings mining sector stakeholders together to work on progressing the industry. Mark is also currently undertaking research on AI and machine ethics. 

This episode is part of the TDi Sustainability special series of podcasts produced in advance of the 2025 Resourcing Tomorrow event that will take place in London between 2-4 December.