Austmine Webinar: 5G — The Enabler of the Zero Touch Mine
Mining is entering a new era where operations no longer depend on human presence at the face.
With the arrival of 5G, the industry can finally unlock true Zero Touch Mining — a shift from manual, site bound processes to intelligent, autonomous, and remotely orchestrated operations.
Join Austmine for an in depth session exploring how 5G’s deterministic latency, massive IoT capacity, and edge powered intelligence are transforming mines into fully connected, self optimizing environments. Break down the practical pathway to Zero Touch Mining, including how to integrate legacy systems, converge IT/OT networks, and scale automation safely and efficiently.
What You’ll Learn
• How 5G unlocks real time tele remote control, AI driven monitoring, and autonomous fleets
• Strategies for integrating PLCs, SCADA, Wi Fi, and leaky feeders through modern gateway architectures
• Best practices for IT/OT convergence using a unified, secure IP fabric
• A phased migration model — from pilot use cases to full scale autonomous operations
• Designing a resilient private 5G architecture with edge compute and multi site orchestration
• Key KPIs that define Zero Touch success
If you’re looking to modernize your mine, accelerate digital transformation, or understand how 5G reshapes operational efficiency and safety, this webinar will give you a clear, actionable roadmap.
Webinar Details: Monday 20 April 2026, 2pm - 2:45pm AEDT / 12pm - 12:45pm AWST
Presenter
Asghar Khan | Global Head of Solution Management – Mining Segment, Nokia
Asghar Khan is a dynamic and results-driven business leader with over 15 years of experience in the Mining and Oil & Gas sectors. As the Global Head of Solution Management for the Mining segment, Asghar brings deep expertise in solution management, business development, pre-sales, and program delivery.
With a strong understanding of the challenges faced by mining customers, Asghar has successfully leveraged 4G/5G technologies to enable transformative use cases, including autonomous mining, worker safety, and sustainable mining operations. He has designed and delivered state-of-the-art Pit-to-Port solutions for both open-pit and underground mining operations across the globe.
In his role, Asghar collaborates closely with global mining customers, technology vendors, ecosystem partners, and mining service providers, giving him a unique perspective on the future trends shaping the mining industry.
Beyond his professional pursuits, Asghar is actively involved with not-for-profit organizations in Australia that support the education of underprivileged children across Southeast Asia. He holds a Postgraduate Diploma in Business Management from the University of Mumbai and a Master’s in Information Technology and Project Management from Swinburne University of Technology.
Registration
This webinar is free to attend. For assistance please contact membership@austmine.com.au.
