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Data, Chemistry, and AI Lead Mining Innovation

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At Web Summit Vancouver, Canadian CEOs Mohammad Doostmohammadi (pH7 Technologies) and Steve de Jong (VRIFY) urged a tech-driven overhaul of mining. Doostmohammadi’s firm extracts critical metals using low-waste, on-site leaching, reducing emissions and boosting sovereignty for countries like Mongolia.

De Jong’s platform leverages geological data to uncover overlooked mineral reserves, such as a gold deposit near historic Quebec mines. Both see AI and automation enhancing global equity and safety while supporting clean energy needs. Their shared vision: a smarter, more sustainable mineral supply chain rooted in transparency, not exploitation.

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    AI-Powered Mining? VRIFY’s DORA Platform Gets $12.5M Boost

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    Vancouver-based VRIFY has raised $12.5 million in Series B funding to accelerate the growth of DORA, its AI-assisted mineral discovery platform. The round, led by New York’s LGVP, with backing from RCF Innovation and Beedie Capital, brings total funding to over $30 million.

    DORA, set to debut at PDAC 2025 in Toronto, uses deep-learning models to improve mineral exploration efficiency. Since beta testing, 26 companies have partnered with VRIFY, including Southern Cross Gold, where DORA helped identify a high-grade gold deposit. The funding will expand DORA’s AI capabilities and market reach.

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    VRIFY Secures $12.5M to Advance AI Mineral Discovery

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    Vancouver-based VRIFY has raised $12.5 million in Series B funding to advance its AI-Assisted Mineral Discovery Platform, DORA. The round, led by New York’s LGVP, with support from RCF Innovation and Beedie Capital, brings VRIFY’s total funding to over $30 million. DORA, set to debut at PDAC 2025 in Toronto, uses deep-learning models to accelerate mineral exploration.

    Since beta testing, 26 companies have used the platform, including Southern Cross Gold, where it helped identify a high-grade gold deposit. The funding will further enhance DORA’s AI capabilities, marking a shift toward technology-driven mineral discoveries.

    Want to know more? Check out the source code on Techcouver.