Company to apply artificial intelligence data modeling and remote sensing to reduce mining costs and unlock new value across the sector
Crooked Tie Energy an energy and resource technology company has announced the acquisition of a 400 acre Rare earth mineral facility. This acquisition marks an important milestone in the company’s mission to rethink how mining is done across Africa. Development activities on the site are set to begin immediately with a strong focus on the use of artificial intelligence data modeling and remote sensing technologies.
Mining across many parts of Africa remains expensive, time consuming and highly dependent on exploratory drilling that is often an expensive process. Crooked Tie Energy is taking a different approach by applying AI to existing geological historical and drilling data to train proprietary models capable of identifying the likely location of raw materials before physical drilling begins.
By reducing dependence on trial and error exploration the company estimates that its AI driven process can lower early stage exploration and drilling costs by between 30 and 50 percent depending on location, terrain and resource type. These efficiencies are expected to help mining operators deploy capital more effectively shorten project timelines and reduce environmental disruption.
At the centre of Crooked Tie Energy’s strategy is a data first mining model. By combining historical mining records satellite imagery and remote sensing inputs the company’s AI systems continuously improve their accuracy as more data is introduced. Over the long term Crooked Tie Energy plans to license its proprietary AI models and data infrastructure to mining companies, governments and resource developers looking to improve how mineral resources are discovered and developed.
“ Given the current state of the AI industry where many technology offerings feel like vaporware, our goal is to build tangible, practical solutions that are genuinely relevant to businesses in the mining sector, particularly in Africa.” says the CEO & Founder of Crooked Tie Energy, David Momodu
In addition to developing its own licensed land Crooked Tie Energy is opening discussions with strategic partners including mining companies, technology providers and investors interested in co developing assets on its properties. With the current licensing in place the company notes that a significant portion of the land’s underlying asset value can now be unlocked through structured partnerships and technology enabled development.
The announcement reflects a wider shift in how artificial intelligence is beginning to reshape traditional industries across the continent. While AI has already seen adoption in sectors such as fintech logistics and media, its use in mining remains limited. Crooked Tie Energy’s work highlights how AI can introduce greater precision efficiency and transparency into one of Africa’s most important economic sectors.
As global demand for rare earth minerals continues to grow driven by electric vehicles, renewable energy infrastructure and advanced electronics Crooked Tie Energy is positioning itself at the intersection of natural resources technology and Africa’s long term industrial growth.
About Crooked Tie Energy
Crooked Tie Energy is a resource and energy technology company focused on applying artificial intelligence and data driven models to improve mineral discovery, reduce mining costs and unlock asset value across Africa. The company combines land ownership proprietary, AI systems and a licensing focused business model to support more efficient and sustainable mining practices.
