-- Mineros SA (MSA.TO) has partnered with the Vikram Sodhi Center of Excellence for Enabling Artificial Intelligence in Geological and Mining Systems for AI-enabled mining.
The center, established by the Indian Institute of Technology, Kharagpur, is funded for its first five years through a personal philanthropic donation of about US$1.8 million from Mineros Vice Chairman of the Board of Directors.
The center is focused on the development of advanced artificial intelligence systems for practical application across the mining value chain.
Under the partnership, Mineros will be a key industrial partner for field validation of AI-based solutions, making selected operations in the Bajo Cauca region of Antioquia available under a "Living Laboratory" model.
Initial areas of focus include predictive maintenance, metallurgical optimization and real-time operational monitoring. Over time, the collaboration is expected to extend across five integrated verticals: exploration, mine planning, processing, predictive maintenance and ESG analytics.
A priority area for Mineros will be the development of ESG analytics capabilities through sensor-based monitoring systems.
The partnership also establishes a knowledge corridor between India and Colombia, facilitating the exchange of researchers, engineers and doctoral students while supporting the development of local capabilities in geosciences, AI and high-performance computing.