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Quantum Education Workshops for Minerals and Mining Teams

Six specialist workshops covering quantum threats to OT security in mining environments, PQC for remote site communications, quantum simulation for mineral discovery, mine planning optimisation, and critical minerals supply chain cryptographic risk. Delivered by practitioners with direct resources sector and quantum technology experience.

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All sessions are configurable for your audience and delivered by practitioners with direct mining sector and quantum technology experience.

Quantum Threats to OT Security in Mining and Extraction Environments

4 hours + Q&A In person or online Max 30 delegates

Technical workshop for OT security leads, plant managers, and IT/OT integration teams in mining, quarrying, and mineral processing. Covers the cryptographic exposure of SCADA, DCS, and PLCs in mining operations, the specific constraints of remote site OT environments (satellite connectivity, limited compute), and PQC migration approaches aligned with IEC 62443 and ISA/IEC security standards for industrial automation.

Cryptographic exposure in mining OT: SCADA, DCS, and PLC quantum vulnerability
Remote site constraints: PQC on satellite-connected and bandwidth-limited OT systems
IEC 62443 and ISA-99 security levels mapped to quantum risk in mining operations
PQC migration sequencing for production-critical systems without operational disruption
Cryptographic inventory methodology for distributed mine site infrastructure

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PQC for Remote Site Communications in Mining and Exploration

Half day In person or online

Covers the quantum security of communications links connecting remote mine sites, exploration camps, and processing facilities to corporate networks. Addresses satellite link encryption, VSAT terminal security, encrypted radio communications for underground operations, and PQC migration for remote monitoring systems that transmit operational data over public networks. Includes assessment of quantum risks in drone and autonomous vehicle telemetry links used in modern mining.

Satellite and VSAT link encryption: quantum exposure and PQC migration options
Underground communications: encrypted radio and leaky feeder system quantum risk
Drone and autonomous equipment telemetry: quantum vulnerability in command links
Remote monitoring system PQC: historian data transmission and SCADA WAN security
Bandwidth-constrained PQC: algorithm selection for low-throughput mining comms links

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Quantum Simulation for Mineral Discovery and Geological Modelling

Half day In person or online

Examines quantum computing applications in mineral exploration: quantum simulation of crystalline material properties for ore characterisation, quantum-enhanced seismic data processing for geological mapping, and quantum machine learning for drill core image analysis. Covers the realistic advantage cases for exploration geologists and data science teams in mining companies, and how to evaluate quantum simulation for specific mineralogy problems.

Quantum chemistry simulation for mineral and ore crystalline property characterisation
Quantum-enhanced seismic data processing for subsurface geological mapping
QML for drill core image analysis and automated lithology classification
Quantum simulation comparison with classical DFT on specific mineralogy problems
Structuring a first quantum simulation project for an exploration geology team

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Quantum Optimisation for Mine Planning and Extraction Scheduling

Half day In person or online

Covers quantum and quantum-inspired optimisation for open-cut and underground mine planning: pit shell optimisation, block model extraction sequencing, equipment dispatch scheduling, and tailings management logistics. Addresses QUBO formulations for mining optimisation problems, quantum annealing approaches for large-scale block scheduling, and benchmarks against Whittle and similar classical mine planning tools.

Pit shell and open-cut mine design optimisation using quantum algorithms
Block model extraction sequencing: QUBO formulation and quantum annealing approaches
Equipment dispatch and fleet scheduling in open-cut operations
Underground mine scheduling and ventilation optimisation
Benchmark comparison: quantum and quantum-inspired solvers versus Whittle and GEOVIA

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Critical Minerals Supply Chain Cryptographic Risk and Traceability

Half day In person or online

Addresses the quantum cryptographic risk across critical minerals supply chains: provenance verification systems, chain of custody digital certificates, and encrypted data exchanges between mining companies, refiners, manufacturers, and government agencies. Covers EU Critical Raw Materials Act and US CHIPS Act traceability requirements and how PQC migration applies to blockchain-based mineral provenance systems.

Cryptographic integrity of mineral provenance and chain of custody systems
Quantum threats to blockchain-based mineral traceability platforms
EU Critical Raw Materials Act and US CHIPS Act: traceability data security obligations
PQC for encrypted data exchange between mining operators and government agencies
Supplier quantum readiness assessment for critical minerals supply chains

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Quantum Technology Strategy for Mining and Resources Executives

4 hours + Q&A In person or online Max 30 delegates

Executive briefing for CEOs, CTOs, and operations directors in mining, quarrying, and critical minerals processing. Covers the mining industry quantum opportunity across geological simulation, mine planning optimisation, and autonomous equipment coordination alongside quantum security obligations for OT infrastructure and supply chain integrity. Addresses investment sequencing and the competitive dynamics among major mining groups.

Mining industry quantum use case map: simulation, optimisation, and security
OT security obligations under NIS2 and critical infrastructure regulations
Competitive landscape: quantum investment at major mining groups
Investment sequencing: OT security hardening versus quantum computing pilots
Building the board case for quantum technology investment in resources businesses

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