The shift towards a digital and carbon-free economy has created a need for new engineering professionals in the mining industry. Innovation and technology integration have become vital for the mining industry's development across all stages of the mining value chain. Digitalisation is expected to reduce costs, improve efficiency, productivity, and environmental standards while transforming mining processes. The mining sector is under pressure from governments and shareholders to meet decarbonisation targets and improve safety at mining sites. Skilled professionals with advanced technical knowledge and an understanding of the full raw materials value chain are essential for building continuous improvement into a company's workstream and transforming knowledge into solutions and business.