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Conference to Highlight the Future of Mining Adapted from Information by Aspermont Media The Future of Mining Americas event will connect the glob- al mining supply chain to debate the future of the industry and discover the latest innovations and technologies spearheading mine productivity, efficiency, and safety. The conference will take place October 29-30, 2018, in Denver, Colorado, with dedicated content focused on explo- ration, development, management, infrastructure, and lead- ership. The agenda will ask key questions, including: • How will mining be disrupted in the next decade? How will autonomy and technology change our view of the average miner, and how will this transformation actually happen? • How is the mining industry raising the bar using busi- ness ecosystems to accelerate the pace of innovation? • How can the global mining industry collectively work toward a positive culture shift; and how can mining com- panies prepare for the future by developing an agile tal- ent base? • What are the key strategies for building and maintain- ing relationships with governments and communities, as well as the impact of stricter regulations, tightening stakeholder engagement, and regional rights for the indigenous population? • How are miners creating a new positive brand image, free of past industry stigmas? How can transparency and communication be used as an image builder rather than a destroyer? Speakers delivering on these topic areas include Mike Wundenberg, VP operational technology and innovation - Newmont Mining Corporation; Gordana Slepcev, chief oper- ating officer - Anaconda Mining; Afzal Jessa, chief digital officer - Vale; John Mullally, vice president corporate affairs and energy - Goldcorp Inc.; and Elena Mayer, president and CEO - Women Who Rock. The conference is supported by mining company partner Newmont Mining Corporation, along with solution providers specializing in: operational and digital transformation, analyt- ics, internet of things (IoT), artificial intelligence, drone solu- tions, and geospatial data collection including Komatsu, Proudfoot, Riivos, RIEGL, senseFly, Uptake, Commit Works, Hayward Baker, Vrify Technologies, and Earth AI. 41 WorldWide Drilling Resource ® OCTOBER 2018 The Hollywood sign weighs 450,000 pounds, averaging nearly 50,000 pounds per letter!