About Mining AIX
Shaping the Future of Mining Exploration
Mining AIx’s ethos is built on a foundation of innovation, sustainability, and global expertise.
With a focus on utilizing cutting-edge AI technologies and green practices, the company strives to reduce the environmental impact of mining activities, making exploration more efficient and less invasive. Their commitment to integrating diverse geological data with sophisticated analysis methods positions Mining AIx as a leader in delivering effective, environmentally conscious solutions in the field of geophysics and mineral exploration.
This blend of technological innovation, environmental responsibility, and global experience forms the core of Mining AIx’s identity, showcasing a future-forward vision in the mining and exploration industry.
The Mining AIx Leadership Team
Glenn Rochon
President
Glenn brings over 40 years business experience. and began his professional career in commercial aviation. As a seasoned fixed wing and helicopter company owner and pilot, Glenn worked closely with the resource industry gaining firsthand knowledge of exploration field activities. During his years in management Glenn continued to work closely with the resource industry assisting in planning logistics of exploration programs including airborne geophysics, drill moves, geological crew moves, staking programs and exploration camp logistics.
Prior to joining Mining AIx Glenn has been directly involved in the resource industry. During this time Glenn worked on both domestic and international projects. Specifically his focus has been identifying resource opportunities and in conjunction with industry partners he successfully contributed to companies which went on to public listings on both the TSX and TSX-V.
Dr. Amit Tripathi, Ph.D., M.Sc. Geology
Director AI Technology
Dr. Amit Tripathi is the visionary and developer of the IP and machine learning technology offered by Mining AIx. The technology and its applicational service has been the result of 10 years of development and today is at the forefront of this industry, with a track record of contributing to multiple discoveries. By applying the CAGE-IN and Mind Map machine learning IP has also proven to save up to two years in the exploration process, contributing to significant capital exploration savings and also contributing to reducing the carbon footprint within the process.
With a Ph.D. and M.Sc. in Geology from BHU, India specializing in structural geology. His 26-year career spans global mineral and nuclear energy exploration, mine planning, and geo-statistical analysis for quality control across various minerals. A recognized member of The Australasian Institute of Mines and Metals (AusIMM), Dr. Amit has contributed significantly to the mining sector, leading projects in over a dozen countries across five continents. He founded GeoExploration LLC, offering comprehensive services in mining, exploration, and mineral processing. His tenure at India’s NMDC involved leading successful exploration projects and diamond prospecting. Dr. Amit has held senior roles, preparing key industry reports, and his research is widely published and internationally recognized, contributing to advancements in geological mapping, mineralization, and software development for geological applications. His work has garnered accolades, including the Dr. K S. Krishnan Fellowship.
Mining AIx Management
Paul Nagerl
B.Sc., M.Sc., P.Geo.
An accomplished Professional Geologist in the mineral resource industry. In his plus 30 years career, he has served at the senior and executive level in major and junior companies. He has established an outstanding record of assembling impressive property portfolios and exploration teams worldwide. He has extensive international business and strategic development, project review and evaluation, and project management experience.
Dr. Vasu Vasudev
Ph.D. Economic Geology
Dr. Vasudev’ expertise brings a wide range of disciplines to Mining AIx including Orogenic gold, economic geological modelling, geological modelling of gold deposits and JORC compliant exploration. Dr. Vasudev has worked in over 40 countries covering many commodities while exploring for Gold, Copper, Lead, Nickel, Magnetite Ore, and PGE. Dr. Vasudev has several major mineral discoveries to his credit including the Ingaldhal Copper Mine, +1Moz Ganajur Gold Deposit as well as the West Block of the +1Moz Jonnagiri gold deposit in India. Dr. Vasudev served as Director of Exploration of the Deccan Gold Mines and COO of Sahavola Gold Mines in Madagascar.
Dr. Vikas Srivastava
Ph.D. Remote Sensing & GIS
Dr. Srivastava brings a wealth of experience with a multi-faceted background as a Geological, Geophysics, Remote Sensing and GIS specialist, having worked with multinational firms such as SKR Consulting. Samta Group and MSPL Ltd. to name a few. With over 12 years of experience his expertise in Geological, Geophysical, Geospatial, Multi & Hyperspectral Remote Sensing and Image Processing plays a key role in the integration of historical geological data providing quality assurance in the integration of historical data as a key component to Mining AIx’s propriety algorithm AI platform. With an in-depth knowledge and user proficiency in Geology, Geophysics, GIS & Image processing related software including Superpac, Geosoft, Montaj Oasis. ArcGIS, Micromine, Python, MATLAB and Fortran among others Dr. Srivastava plays a key team role in the success and track record of Mining AIx’s technology.
Chris Ainsworth
Mining Geologist
Mr. Ainsworth brings a wealth of experience including a major 1.5 BT bauxite discovery in Cameroon. His expertise covers a variety of disciplines including mining geology grade control, structural geology, Bauxite and Lateritic Ni, Layered igneous complex Ni-PGE, Copperbelt, Pegmatite Tin-COLTAN, Kimberlite and Lithium, with Compliant exploration QA/QC qualifications. Mr. Ainsworth has worked in a multitude of countries where he held management positions such as COO of Enrroxs Energy and Mining, Mali; Chief Geologist/Mineral Resource Manager, Randgold Resources/ Syama gold mine, Mali; Asst Chief Geologist, JCI/Potgietersrust Platinum, South Africa; Seniro Mine Geologist, JCI/Consolidated Murchison, South Africa.