Ross Milne
Sales Representative
Dassault Systemes
Experienced mining industry professional:
Ten years of operational experience in diamond and bauxite operations in West Africa, including exploration, mining, processing and shipping
Twelve years with a Caterpillar dealership covering technical, business development and sales functions in Africa and Russia
Five years leading Caterpillar Inc’s Mining Technology-Enabled Solutions (MineStar) sales, delivery and support teams in EMEAR
Three years managing Dassault Systemes’ GEOVIA services team in EMEAR – supporting business development, sales, systems deployment, user training and customer support
Five years as a GEOVIA Industry Process Consultant - advising in customer Value Engagements and enabling and supporting Dassault Systemes’ sales teams globally.
Sales Representative supporting business development and sales generation in Dassault Systemes' European and Central Asian geographies through direct and partner channels.
Unlocking Potential with Strategic Mine Planning
Traditional mine planning and design is often fragmented, inefficient, and struggles to adapt to changing economic, operational, and sustainability demands. This talk introduces a new approach using cutting-edge algorithms, parametric design, and cloud-based data management to create faster, more adaptive mine plans.
Advanced optimization enables real-time scenario analysis to maximize NPV, while parametric design automates updates, reducing manual work. ESG metrics integrate sustainability, and risk-aware modelling enhances resilience to uncertainties. A cloud-based, connected workflow improves collaboration, minimizes rework, and accelerates decision-making.
Key Highlights:
Optimized and Practical Mine Plans – Maximize value and make it real.
Automated and Adaptive Design – Reduce manual effort and accelerate planning with smart parametric tools.
Sustainable Mine Planning – Integrate ESG metrics to drive responsible and future-proof operations.
Risk-Resilient Strategies – Anticipate uncertainties and build flexible, high-confidence mine plans.
Seamless Integration & Collaboration – Connect teams, data, and decisions in a unified, cloud-powered workflow.
