Concurrent session 8: Our Equipment
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| Wednesday, August 20, 2025 |
| 10:45 AM - 12:15 PM |
| Gold Coast room |
| Sponsored By: |
Speaker
Mr Ekin Eraydin
Director
Mineguard Ai
Transforming Compliance and Risk Management in Mining through AI
Abstract
Ensuring compliance with mining legislation and site-specific safety management systems is a demanding task, often requiring detailed cross-referencing and repeated manual reviews. Recent advances in artificial intelligence are transforming this process by enabling the integration of legislative databases with a site’s own safety documentation.
This technology allows for rapid comparisons between procedures and relevant legislation, identifying gaps and offering clear guidance for alignment with regulatory and operational requirements. It can also streamline the development of key safety artefacts—such as draft risk assessments or job safety analysis (JSAs)—directly from OEM manuals, significantly reducing the effort typically required.
Furthermore, AI-driven tools are being used to assist with contractor documentation reviews, enabling swift validation of JSAs against existing site procedures prior to formal adoption. In this session, we will explore how this AI capability can also enhance field leadership by generating audit plans on demand, tailored to the site's procedures and legal obligations.
By consolidating critical compliance data into a single, accessible framework, this emerging class of AI solutions is not only saving time and boosting consistency but also enabling mining operations to proactively manage risk and uphold the highest safety standards.
This technology allows for rapid comparisons between procedures and relevant legislation, identifying gaps and offering clear guidance for alignment with regulatory and operational requirements. It can also streamline the development of key safety artefacts—such as draft risk assessments or job safety analysis (JSAs)—directly from OEM manuals, significantly reducing the effort typically required.
Furthermore, AI-driven tools are being used to assist with contractor documentation reviews, enabling swift validation of JSAs against existing site procedures prior to formal adoption. In this session, we will explore how this AI capability can also enhance field leadership by generating audit plans on demand, tailored to the site's procedures and legal obligations.
By consolidating critical compliance data into a single, accessible framework, this emerging class of AI solutions is not only saving time and boosting consistency but also enabling mining operations to proactively manage risk and uphold the highest safety standards.
Biography
Ekin Eraydin is an accomplished site senior manager at NSW and QLD mines with over 15 years of operational experience. With background in mining operations and an MBA from the University of Queensland, Ekin combines deep technical expertise with strategic management skills. His career is distinguished by his dedication to enhancing safety, productivity, and cultural transformation within the mining sector. Currently, Ekin leads all technical services at an open pit mine, where he has successfully driven operational efficiencies and implemented cutting-edge technologies to elevate workplace safety and performance. His approach consistently challenges the status quo, fostering innovation and collaboration among his teams. Ekin's leadership extends beyond day-to-day operations; he is committed to embedding sustainable and technologically advanced processes in mining, aiming to improve overall job satisfaction and stakeholder engagement. His ultimate goal is to create a safer, more productive future for the mining industry, making him a pivotal figure in operational excellence and technological integration.
Cem Caglar is a skilled Engineering Lead with extensive expertise in the full Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC), specializing in agile methodologies and continuous delivery processes. He is adept at integrating advanced technologies such as generative AI into software solutions, significantly enhancing efficiency and user engagement. Cem's leadership was pivotal in the development of a complex applications that manages over 10,000 EV chargers worldwide, and transforming legacy traffic management systems into Intelligent Transport Systems. His technical expertise in software architecture and efficient development processes enables him to deliver innovative and scalable solutions. As a director, he excels in building teams, and guiding them through technical challenges, ensuring alignment between product vision and technological advancements. Holding a BSc in Computer Engineering, Cem’s exceptional ability to mentor teams, manage technical debt, and optimize processes highlights his capability as a company director in driving innovative software development initiatives.
Mr Cem Caglar
CTO
Mine Guard Ai
Co-presenter
Biography
Cem Caglar is a skilled Engineering Lead and company director with extensive expertise in the full Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC), specializing in agile methodologies and continuous delivery processes. He is adept at integrating advanced technologies such as generative AI into software solutions, significantly enhancing efficiency and user engagement.
Cem's leadership was pivotal in the development of a complex applications that manages over 10,000 EV chargers worldwide, and transforming legacy traffic management systems into Intelligent Transport Systems. His technical expertise in software architecture and efficient development processes enables him to deliver innovative and scalable solutions.
As a director, he excels in be building teams, and guiding them through technical challenges, ensuring alignment between product vision and technological advancements.
Holding a BSc in Computer Engineering, Cem’s exceptional ability to mentor teams, manage technical debt, and optimize processes highlights his capability as a company director in driving innovative software development initiatives.
Mr Mark Spinks
Founder And Managing Director
Gridvision
Mine site power systems - Safety through insight
Abstract
This presentation will discuss some common/current issues concerning mine site power systems, and present some Australian statistics, as well as a look further afield. Examples will include contact with overhead powerlines, failure of powerlines, vegetation (fire risk), powerline road crossings, cable management/damage in underground mines and other areas of interest.
The presentation will then explore some current and forthcoming approaches and technologies to assist miners to avoid or mitigate these issues. Case studies from operating mines will be used as examples and it is hoped a live demonstration can be provided of some of the technology involved.
We would be happy to work-in any particular topics in this space that the organisers/regulator would like addressed. Thank you for considering this submission.
The presentation will then explore some current and forthcoming approaches and technologies to assist miners to avoid or mitigate these issues. Case studies from operating mines will be used as examples and it is hoped a live demonstration can be provided of some of the technology involved.
We would be happy to work-in any particular topics in this space that the organisers/regulator would like addressed. Thank you for considering this submission.
Biography
Started work as an apprentice electrical fitter/mechanic with the Wide Bay Burnett Electricity Board (now part of Ergon) and worked as a tradesperson, mostlyin substations.
Completed a degree in electrical engineering at QUT, then worked as an electrical graduate, engineer, coordinator and finally principal with Anglo American,both onsite and in Anglo's head office in Brisbane.
Founded Gridvision in 2017 with a focus on power systems at mines, particularly overhead powerlines. Gridvision now employees 14 people and we are continuing to develop innovative ways to keep mine site powerlines safe and operational.
