Jef Caers, professor at Stanford University and a global leader in applied geoscience, will headline the first virtual conference organized as part of the World Mining Congress 2026.
Lima, January 29, 2026. The application of artificial intelligence is reshaping the way mineral resources are discovered around the world. In this context, the World Mining Congress (WMC) 2026 is hosting its first international webinar, “The Future of AI in exploration, mining & processing of critical minerals,” led by Jef Caers, Professor of Earth and Planetary Sciences at Stanford University and one of the world’s leading authorities in applied geoscience and decision-making under uncertainty.
The session will take place on February 17 at 13:30 (PST) and will explore how artificial intelligence, data science and advanced modeling are transforming exploration, mining and mineral processing at a time when the global supply of resources must accelerate to meet the demands of worldwide electrification.
Jef Caers has an outstanding academic and scientific career. He is a professor at Stanford University, an affiliate of the Institute for Human-Centered Artificial Intelligence (HAI), and the founder of Mineral-X, an initiative aimed at strengthening responsible mineral stewardship for a prosperous future. His research focuses on decision-making under uncertainty as applied to the development of critical minerals and geothermal energy.
He is the author and co-author of six seminal books in geosciences, geostatistics and data science & decision making, and currently serves on the Program Committee of the World Mining Congress 2026, to be held in Peru from June 24 to 26.
The webinar will be moderated by Doris Hiam-Galvez, PhD, FCAE, Program Chair of the WMC 2026. The session aims to foster academic and technical reflection on how artificial intelligence can improve decision quality, reduce risk and accelerate the development of mining projects more efficiently.
The webinar will be held on February 17, 2026, at 13:30 (PST), and will be conducted in English. Participation is free with prior registration via Zoom at the following link: https://bit.ly/49lw0Zo.
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