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Session 4 I Day 1 Closing Plenary

Wednesday, September 30, 2026
4:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Hall B, Plenary

Speaker

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Marco Alencar
Head of Business Improvement and Operational Excellence
Ravenswood Gold

The next decade of mining: opportunities for future leaders

4:00 PM - 4:45 PM

About

The next decade will bring profound change to the mining industry, creating new opportunities, new challenges and new expectations of its leaders. Drawing on experience across operations, executive leadership and global mining, this session will encourage delegates to think beyond their first role and consider the impact they could have over the course of a career. A practical and optimistic look at the opportunities ahead for emerging leaders in mining.

Biography

Marco Alencar is a qualified Technology and Electronics Engineer with more than 20 years of global experience across complex and multifaceted mining, resources and technology environments. Throughout his career, Marco has worked as an executive consultant and business improvement leader, delivering transformation and operational excellence programs for some of the world’s largest mining companies. He has extensive experience working with senior leadership teams and Boards, providing strategic insights across process optimisation, operational performance, technology and digital transformation. Marco has led the development and implementation of continuous improvement frameworks and transformation programs across mining operations, with a strong focus on delivering sustainable business value. His experience spans operational improvement, process mapping, automation, emerging digital technologies, data analytics and the development and execution of technology roadmaps. He is passionate about transforming complex operations through practical innovation, leveraging technology, data and continuous improvement to improve productivity, efficiency and long-term operational performance.
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Narelle Wolfe
General Manager, Professional Standards
AusIMM

Q&A + Discussion

4:30 PM - 4:45 PM

Biography

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Elyse Bosch
Chair
New Leaders Summit 2026 Advisory Committee

Day 1 Closing Remarks

4:45 PM - 5:00 PM

Biography

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