David Phillpotts, serving as an Executive Manager at Mintek, specialises in Advanced Process Control systems for mineral processing related operations. He has a background in Chemical Engineering and Process Control. Mintek is a prominent contributor to science and R&D relating to minerals extraction, concentration, material processing, extractive metallurgy, and material value addition within the minerals value chain. David leads a dynamic division within Mintek dedicated to developing and implementing cutting edge digital and AI Process Controllers and instrumentation.