Mike is the owner of Rockmate Limited. He is an innovator and his innovations make a difference. It started from when he was employed as a young Mining Engineer in one of the largest open pits in the world straight from University to now where his innovations and observations have increased production in surface mining. His blasting software developed using his blasting experience controls costs, fragmentation, vibration and environmental discharges. His tracking software, Shiftboss, can track dump trucks. Loadlogger changes the mind-set inside a mine which results in increased production.He is a value added reseller – Rockmate his blasting software is designed to work with Mine/Quarry Surveying non contact surveying instruments and borehole probes. Now it works with photogrammetry using images to create models of Rockfaces and blast holes using borehole probes. The software is designed to help all people who come into contact with his software to understand what it is striving to achieve. He has applied for a patent for his software, which at the same time will copyright the software. This means that he is offering solutions which others cannot offer.His software is working with the latest UAV technology. Mike's innovation skill is being applied to this technology.His LoadLogger software increase shovel production by as much as 20%.dXm software models 3D survey data to create 3D views, contours, sections and overlay plans on top of photographs.Mike has worked in mining as a consultant and an employee. Mike can offer a fresh pair of eyes to your mining operation to increase production.Mike increased production significantly whilst a shiftboss at the largest open pit in Africa by improving management methods.Mike is President of MinSouth (www.minsouth.org.uk) 2020/21