Decision Sciences International Corporation (DSIC) and KoBold Metals have entered a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to jointly develop and deploy a groundbreaking Muon Tomography solution tailored for the mineral exploration and mining industry. This collaboration will leverage DSIC’s proprietary charged particle (muon) tomography technology to create the “Muography Mining Industry Solution,” aimed at providing advanced subsurface imaging capabilities.
Under the agreement, DSIC will fast-track the design and specifications for the solution, which will be field-tested with KoBold. Ultimately, DSIC aims to offer this technology as a global service to the mineral exploration and mining industry.
DSIC’s Expertise
DSIC’s proprietary Discovery® system, widely used in security applications, utilizes charged particle (muon) tomography enhanced by AI and machine learning (ML). This technology enables efficient identification of hidden contraband, anomalies, and threats. Applying these capabilities to the mining sector, the system will offer a more effective method for locating underground ore deposits, addressing the industry’s longstanding challenges of imperfect information and inefficiencies in mineral exploration.
“Our team is excited to collaborate with KoBold to adapt our charged particle tomography expertise for the mining industry,” said Stuart J. Rabin, Chairman of DSIC. “This partnership aligns with DSIC’s mission to advance cutting-edge technology for critical sectors, contributing to the energy transition by accelerating resource development.”
KoBold’s Role
KoBold Metals, a leader in using AI for mineral exploration, will incorporate the muon-generated data into its subsurface models. This data will enhance the identification of underground density signatures, improving decision-making and speeding up mineral resource development.
“Muon imaging offers a unique way to visualize underground ore deposits,” said Kurt House, CEO of KoBold Metals. “We are excited to adapt DSIC’s leading muon imaging capabilities to revolutionize exploration techniques in the mining industry.”
Global Impact
The Muography Mining Industry Solution is positioned to address the growing global demand for critical and rare minerals. By delivering unique, previously unavailable data streams, the technology will empower mining companies to find, map, and extend ore deposits with greater precision and efficiency.
Dwight Johnson, CEO of DSIC, emphasized the transformative potential of this technology: “As demand for critical minerals rises, DSIC’s solution is ideally suited to meet the challenges of the mineral exploration and mining sector, combining cutting-edge muon tomography with advanced AI/ML capabilities.”
The DSIC-KoBold partnership represents a significant step forward in integrating innovative physics-based technologies with AI-driven exploration, promising to reshape the future of mineral resource discovery.
