en.Wedoany.com Reported - The Geological, Mining and Metallurgical Institute of Peru (Ingemmet) presented a research report at the 15th International Prospectors and Explorers Congress (proEXPLO 2026), showcasing the application results of artificial intelligence technology in the field of geological exploration.
The study, titled "AI-Based Prospectivity Mapping of VMS-IOCG Metallogenic Systems and Their Critical Mineral Potential—Central Coastal Belt of Peru," was presented by Engineer Alonso Marchena Campos, head of the Metallogeny Project at the institute. He explained how the strategic use of cutting-edge tools and metallogenic system approaches is transforming the way potential mining areas within the country are identified. This progress makes Ingemmet the second geological service in the region to adopt high-precision tools aimed at reducing uncertainty during the exploration phase.
In his presentation, Engineer Marchena noted that the project focuses on the central coastal belt of Peru, an area with a proven history of VMS (Volcanogenic Massive Sulfide) and IOCG (Iron Oxide-Copper-Gold) deposits. He stated that with the help of artificial intelligence, exploration uncertainty has been minimized to the greatest extent possible, with models trained to identify metallogenic favorability, geodynamics, crustal structures, and precipitation patterns that traditional methods might overlook. "We are no longer just talking about general probability zones," Marchena told a professional audience at the Jockey Exhibition Center.
A key highlight of the study is the analysis of critical by-product potential. In addition to copper, zinc, and gold, the new maps identify areas with a high probability of containing cobalt, nickel, indium, and germanium—elements essential for the global energy transition and clean technology manufacturing.
The research results have been integrated as new information layers into the GEOCATMIN platform. The algorithmic consensus reveals new high-prospectivity potential zones currently without mining concessions, opening windows of opportunity for future "Areas Not Available for Applications" (ANAP) and sustainable national economic exploration projects.
Through its participation in proEXPLO 2026, INGEMMET has consolidated its commitment to generating high-impact scientific knowledge, providing digital tools that facilitate decision-making and drive the discovery of new deposits to secure the country's mining future.
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