Viridien to spearhead advanced mineral exploration initiative for Minerals Development Oman across 16,000km²

Minerals Development Oman (MDO) has enlisted the services of Viridien to lead a technology-driven mineral exploration programme covering 16,000km² of concessions in the country. Viridien will apply machine learning and satellite imagery to create Bare Earth Plus models that will help MDO to rank the mineralisation potential of the seven concessions. The Samail and Masirah Ophiolites will be of specific focus. Viridien's EVP of geoscience, Peter Whiting, said the company looked forward to building a long-term partnership with MDO.```html

Viridien Selected to Support Technology-Driven Mineral Exploration Program in Oman

Project Overview

Viridien has been awarded a comprehensive remote sensing program by Minerals Development Oman (MDO), the leading mining entity in the Sultanate of Oman, to identify, map and rank mineralization prospectivity potential across seven concessions, covering a total area of 16,000 km². Following a series of remote sensing programs conducted to support mineral exploration initiatives, Viridien is now pleased to aid the strategic development of Oman's mineral resources led by MDO.

Innovative Technologies

Viridien's multi-disciplinary team of experts will use machine learning, high-performance computing, advanced processing algorithms and archives of multi- and hyperspectral satellite imagery to create their innovative Bare Earth Plus models. These will be integrated with structural, airborne geophysical, and gamma-ray spectrometry data, to support MDO in identifying the mineral potential in the Samail and Masirah Ophiolites.

Leadership Statements

Nasser Al Maqbali, CEO of MDO

MDO’s CEO, Nasser Al Maqbali, stated: “We are pleased to partner with Viridien for this remote sensing program. This collaboration underscores our commitment to harnessing the power of AI tools and cutting-edge solutions and integrating them into our exploration and mining operations. We look forward to a fruitful partnership supporting our vision of expanding our mineral resources in the Sultanate.”

Peter Whiting, EVP of Geoscience at Viridien

Peter Whiting, EVP, Geoscience, Viridien, said, "Following our fifty-year track record supporting mineral exploration projects, Viridien is pleased to assist MDO with our advanced remote sensing, AI and integrated Minerals & Mining solutions. Our aim is to support more efficient and accurate decision-making for mine operators throughout the mining lifecycle. We look forward to building a long-term partnership with MDO as they achieve their strategic vision of delivering a sustainable future for Oman."