WORKSHOP

W-3: AI Applied to Mining Geophysics

Friday, 21 August | 8:30 a.m.–12:00 p.m. | TBD

The energy transition demands increased and faster mineral supply. This workshop focuses on the economic imperative of AI: transforming diverse geophysical data into high-confidence targets, directly mitigating costly drilling uncertainty.

Lead Organizer

Marco Nieto, Xcalibur

Co-Organizer(s)

Xiaolong Wei, UBC

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