Abu dhabi: Abu Dhabi Maritime Academy (ADMA), a leading academic institution for maritime training under AD Ports Group, has entered into a significant agreement with Minexx, a tech-driven mining and mineral processing company operating in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC). The partnership aims to design and deploy an AI-enabled ore sorting machine to upgrade low-grade mineral materials into export-ready products.
According to Emirates News Agency, the agreement involves ADMA developing and commissioning an AI-driven mineral pre-processing unit featuring proprietary machine-learning models and specialised hardware. Once deployed at Minexx’s operations, the solution will be integrated into existing mineral processing workflows. This integration is expected to improve recovery rates, enhance operational efficiency, and unlock value from raw mineral materials that were previously considered uneconomic. The collaboration combines ADMA’s expertise in applied research and artificial intelligence with Minexx’s established operational presence in the DRC.
Dr. Yasser Al Wahedi, President of Abu Dhabi Maritime Academy, stated that deploying applied research and artificial intelligence into live operating environments fosters innovation with tangible industrial impacts. The collaboration underscores how advanced engineering and AI can enhance efficiency, performance, and sustainability in mineral processing, aligning with AD Ports Group’s commitment to technological leadership and value creation.
Mansoor Hamayun, Co-Founder and Chairman of Minexx, highlighted that one of the key challenges in the DRC’s tin, tungsten, and tantalum supply chains is economically upgrading low-grade material to export standards. This partnership effectively addresses this challenge by integrating applied AI, long-term capital commitment, and operational execution.
This initiative is part of AD Ports Group’s broader strategic engagement in the DRC, following their recent signing of Heads of Terms for developing and operating a multipurpose terminal at Matadi Port. The synergy between port infrastructure and AI-enabled upstream value addition reinforces the Group’s role as an integrated trade and industrial enabler. Furthermore, this collaboration emphasizes AD Ports Group’s expanding influence in African markets, extending its impact beyond port infrastructure and logistics to leverage advanced digital technologies that unlock value across industrial sectors.
Strategically situated in Central Africa, the DRC serves as a crucial regional trade gateway. These initiatives reflect a shared commitment to enhancing the country’s global connectivity and supporting long-term economic development.