Deal to deploy AI-enabled mineral processing in the DRC
Abu Dhabi Maritime Academy (ADMA), the region’s leading academic institution for maritime training, and an integral part of AD Ports Group (ADX: ADPORTS), has recently signed a research, development, and operational deployment agreement with Minexx, a technology-enabled mining and mineral processing company operating in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC).
The agreement covers the design and deployment of an advanced, AI-enabled ore sorting machine, engineered to upgrade low-grade mineral material into export-ready products.
Under the terms of the agreement, ADMA will develop and commission the AI-driven mineral pre-processing unit, featuring proprietary machine-learning models and specialised hardware.
This collaboration synergises ADMA’s applied research and artificial intelligence capabilities with Minexx’s established operational footprint in the DRC.
Mineral processing
“This collaboration demonstrates how advanced engineering and AI can enhance efficiency, performance, and sustainability in mineral processing, reflecting AD Ports Group’s commitment to technological leadership and value creation,” stated Dr. Yasser Al Wahedi, President, Abu Dhabi Maritime Academy.
“This partnership brings together applied AI, long-term capital commitment, and operational execution to address that challenge at scale,” commented Mansoor Hamayun, Co-Founder and Chairman, Minexx.
This initiative aligns with AD Ports Group’s broader strategic engagement in the DRC, following the recent signing of Heads of Terms (HoT) for the development and operation of a multipurpose terminal at Matadi Port in the DRC.
