What innovations are shaping the future of the mining industry? Participants of the NEDRA 4.0 Congress, to be held on 16–17 February 2026 in St Petersburg, will find the answer. The event will bring together leading experts to discuss innovation, safety and sustainability in mining, with a focus on domestic import independence and the implementation of digital technologies in enterprises.
The mining industry—a key sector of the Russian economy—is entering a new era of progressive transformation. The depletion of traditional deposits and the need to develop complex reserves demand innovative approaches. According to Russia’s Ministry of Energy, about 60% of reserves in the country are classified as hard-to-extract resources, which increases development costs by 1.5–2 times. In these conditions, digitalisation and automation of industrial processes become a strategic necessity.
However, the industry faces significant challenges. The withdrawal of foreign technology suppliers has intensified the need for import substitution and emphasised the importance of developing domestic software and equipment. To address these issues, SB Project, organiser of the NEFT 4.0 and Synthesis industry events, is launching the Congress on Digitalisation and Sustainable Development in the Mining Industry — NEDRA 4.0.
The Congress will serve as a platform for uniting executives of leading mining companies, IT developers, equipment manufacturers and representatives of research organisations. The business programme will cover:
- effective application of IT solutions in mineral processing and beneficiation;
- import substitution of software and equipment without compromising quality;
- the use of digital technologies to improve safety and minimise risks and much more.
Among the featured speakers:
- Alexander Kotov, Deputy Director of Production at ALROSA, will present on production digitalisation, sharing insights from the world’s leading diamond mining company.
- Eduard Yusupov, First Deputy Director of Uraldolomit LLC, will discuss methods for monitoring and optimising production processes during the mining stage.
- Vladimir Golubev, Head of the Mathematical Modelling Department at RUSAL ITC, will explore the use of digital twins in alumina production management.Sergey Korbutyak, Head of Deposit Geology at Polyus PJSC, will speak about modernising mineral resource processes through advanced digital technologies.
Participants will also see practical case studies, including the implementation of the SIGMA system, the creation of industrial digital twins using the high-precision Omnislam SLAM scanner and other innovative solutions for mining.
Confirmed participants include companies such as Dolomit JSC, Russian Copper Company, Granite RUPP, Start X, and others. iSpring and TiGeo will support the event as Gold Sponsors.
Contacts:
2025-10-22