OES Ventures concluded its participation in Investing in African Mining Indaba 2026 with a clear proposition: mining’s next constraint is not equipment, capital or data — it is controllability.
The company presented its AI-native operational control system for open-pit mining, embedding artificial intelligence directly into daily production decisions. Unlike dashboards or analytics platforms, the system functions as a real-time control layer — holding the production plan, prioritizing deviations and supporting dispatch execution continuously.
The message was straightforward: Mining does not have a data problem. It has a control problem.
As open-pit operations scale, complexity compounds — more sensors, more KPIs, more variability, more shift-level decisions. Human attention does not scale with it. Monitoring performance is no longer enough; scalable operations require systematic control.
During the event, OES engaged with operators and contractors across coal, gold, copper, cobalt, diamonds, platinum group metals, manganese and other bulk commodities. The underlying issue proved consistent: digital systems generate visibility, but few actively stabilize production in real time.
OES positions its technology as commodity-agnostic and applicable to any open-pit operation. Performance gains derive from optimizing fleet interaction and material flow — independent of the mineral extracted.
The phrase “AI runs this mine,” once provocative, has shifted into a practical discussion among operators confronting rising operational complexity. Indaba 2026 reflected a broader industry transition: digital mining is moving beyond analytics toward real-time controllability.
For OES Ventures, the event signaled market readiness. AI-native operational control is moving from early adoption toward operational necessity — and international expansion now defines the company’s next phase.
About OES Ventures
OES Ventures delivers AI-native operational control for modern open-pit mines. The OES platform integrates with existing fleet management and dispatch systems — or rapidly deploys its own FMS where needed — to convert operational data into prioritized actions for dispatch, supervisors, and operations leadership. OES solutions include AI balancing, multi-agent loss monitoring, and Remote Operations Center designed to improve productivity, utilization, and deliver economic impact.
