Consulting / Minerals and Mining
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.
Remote mine sites, satellite-connected SCADA systems, and long-lived OT infrastructure create a specific cryptographic challenge. PQC migration in these environments requires careful sequencing around production continuity and bandwidth constraints.
All sessions are delivered by subject-matter experts with direct resources sector and quantum technology experience. Each session is fully vendor-agnostic and configurable to your organisation's operational environment.
Five structured sessions covering OT security, remote communications, mineral simulation, mine planning optimisation, and supply chain traceability for mining and resources organisations.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
A senior-level briefing for mining executives covering the quantum opportunity across simulation and optimisation, OT security obligations, and investment sequencing in the resources sector.
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.
Learn MoreAll tiers include access to the full lecture archive, weekly webinars, and the member directory.
For professionals working in quantum computing, post-quantum cryptography, or adjacent security fields.
For organisations building, deploying, or evaluating quantum-safe solutions across their supply chain.
For recognised specialists contributing lectures, advisory work, or research to the QSECDEF community.
Sessions are configured around your team's technical level and operational priorities. Get in touch to discuss requirements and schedule a date.
