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BC Minister of Mining and Critical Minerals Jagrup Brar visits MineSense

April 2, 2025 | Vancouver, British Columbia

MineSense Technologies was pleased to welcome the Honourable Jagrup Brar, Minister of Mining and Critical Minerals, to our Vancouver headquarters for a tour and in-depth discussion on how our innovative, made-in-BC technology is transforming mining operations around the world

Minister Brar’s visit included an overview of MineSense’s advanced sensor technology, along with a tour of our data monitoring center and research and production facilities. Our real-time data solutions help mining operations increase metal recovery and reduce waste—delivering both profitability and sustainability.

“It’s fantastic to see innovative technology being developed right here in B.C. to make mining more efficient and sustainable,” said Jagrup Brar, Minister of Mining and Critical Minerals. “This kind of homegrown, cutting-edge work is a great example of what we need to drive our industry forward and protect our environment.”

“We were delighted to welcome Minister Brar and his team and show how MineSense helps mines reduce waste and improve ore recovery” said Frank Hoogendoorn, Chief Data Officer at MineSense.“Mines are racing to meet the growing demand for critical metals without compromising their commitments to more sustainable mining practices, and they’re increasingly turning to new technologies to help.  We’re thrilled to see our advanced sensing technology being rapidly adopted in the market, and the Minister’s visit highlights the BC government’s commitment to supporting and promoting our critical mining sector.”

The visit underscores the value of supporting local innovation aligned with provincial and national goals—such as decarbonization, digital transformation, and economic growth through resource efficiency.

About MineSense Technologies Ltd.

MineSense, a British Columbia-based company recently named to the Global Cleantech 100 – Hall of Fame, is a pioneer in digital mining solutions, providing real-time, sensor-based ore sorting and data analytics for large-scale mines. With a fast, scalable, and robust mineral sensing platform, the system provides precise grade control and ore routing decisions at the point of extraction, maximizing resource conversion and metal recovery. MineSense creates transformational value by reducing the carbon footprint during the entire mining process, while increasing revenue. For more information, visit www.minesense.com.

Media Contacts:

• Dan Poh, MineSense, dpoh@minesense.com

Minerals Jagrup Brar at MineSense
L-R(Kaushik Choudhary, Minister Jagrup Brar, Frank Hoogendoorn, Hannah Lang)

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