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Ben Rech

Group Manager – Asset Services, Growth

Thiess

thiess.com

Ben Rech is Group Manager - Asset Services, Growth at Thiess. With more than 15 years' experience across mining, construction and business development, and a strong track record in delivering transformation, M&A and energy transition projects, Ben works with clients to improve asset performance, reliability and value. He holds an MBA from Griffith University and is focused on innovative solutions that support safer, more productive and sustainable operations such as autonomy and hybrid fleets.

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Thu, 29 Oct
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07:30 - 11:30 AEDT
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240 min

Operating for the Next Cycle: Technology, Productivity and Responsible Performance

STREAM: Plenary Theatre

07:30 - 08:25
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55 min

Registration

08:25 - 08:30
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5 min

Welcome from IMARC

Holly Ransom, Emcee, IMARC

08:30 - 08:50
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20 min

Mining Keynote Interview: Operating for the Next Cycle: Innovation, Technology and the Future of Mining

08:50 - 09:40
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50 min

Keynote Panel Discussion: The Intelligent Mine: Scaling AI, Innovation and Operational Transformation

09:40 - 10:00
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20 min

Keynote Interview: Delivering Mining in a More Complex World

10:00 - 10:20
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20 min

International Keynote Interview: Performance with Purpose: What Responsible Mining Must Deliver in the Next Cycle

10:20 - 10:50
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30 min

International Panel Discussion: Mining of the Future Across the Americas: Innovation, Strategic Projects and the Next Wave of Transformation

10:50 - 11:10
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20 min

Mining Keynote Interview: Building Resilient Mining Businesses for the Next Cycle

11:10 - 11:30
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20 min

Closing International Keynote Interview: The Next Decade of Mining: Building a Responsible, Secure and Competitive Resources Future

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