The latest episode of Mining Now features an engaging conversation with DRA Global’s Pierre Julien, President – North America, and Vikram Jayaraman, Senior Vice President – North America Business Operations.

In this episode, Pierre and Vikram explore how DRA Global is redefining the way mining projects are developed, delivered, and operated.

They discuss:

• how AI-powered tools are transforming due diligence, reducing timelines from weeks to minutes;
• the role of NeuroMine, DRA Global’s Mining Insights Centre, in real-time site monitoring across 14 global operations;
• the benefits of Integrated Project Delivery models that align engineering, construction, and operational teams;
• why operability-first design is critical to building mines that are permittable, financeable, and high-performing from day one; and
• how data-driven decision-making is enabling smarter, safer, and more cost-effective mining solutions.

Pierre and Vikram also reflect on the broader impact of innovation in mining, from reducing risk and inefficiency to accelerating project delivery and enhancing sustainability.

Watch the episode and discover how DRA Global is using innovation to build the mines of the future today.

DRA Global Limited (DRA or the Company) is an international multi-disciplinary engineering, project delivery and operations management group, predominantly focused on the mining, minerals and metals industry.

The Group has an extensive track record spanning four decades across a wide range of commodities. DRA’s teams have deep expertise in the mining, minerals and metals processing industries, as well as related non-process infrastructure such as, water, and energy solutions.

DRA covers all major mining centres with offices across Africa and the Middle East, North and South America, and Asia-Pacific.