Chile’s state-owned copper producer Codelco has signed a partnership agreement with Microsoft aimed at integrating artificial intelligence into the company’s mining operations. The collaboration will focus on using advanced analytics and machine-learning systems to analyze operational data, improve decision-making and strengthen cybersecurity across the company’s industrial infrastructure. Mining companies generate enormous volumes of geological and operational data, making AI tools particularly useful for identifying patterns that can improve efficiency and safety. The agreement will also explore automation technologies designed to support autonomous systems and predictive maintenance across mining equipment. As the world’s largest copper producer, Codelco plays a crucial role in global supply chains for renewable energy technologies and electronics. Company executives say the integration of AI and advanced analytics could significantly improve productivity and operational sustainability in the mining sector, which is increasingly adopting digital technologies to optimize complex industrial processes.
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https://www.reuters.com/world/americas/codelco-microsoft-sign-ai-deal-mining-operations-2026-03-05
