Unlike other industries (including oil and gas), there has been little innovation in the mining industry in recent decades, with one group of analysts observing that “miners from 50 years ago would find little has changed if they entered today’s mines….” One company, however, is looking to reverse this trend, a firm the author of today’s article describes as “a first-of-its-kind quant shop that aims to use artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning to revolutionize the mineral exploration business.” For more on this company, which also uses AI to screen for the best investment opportunities among exploration companies, CLICK HERE.