AngloGold Ashanti Iduapriem Mine has commissioned a state-of-the-art Smart Systems Centre at the University of Mines and Technology (UMaT) in Tarkwa. Speaking at the commissioning, the Head of AngloGold Ashanti Iduapriem Mine, Daniel Boadu, said the investment reflects the company’s commitment to developing the next generation of innovators beyond its mining operations. “The centre gives students and researchers hands-on access to machine learning, big data analytics, and real-time operational modelling.” Speaking on behalf of the Vice-Chancellor, UMaT Pro-Vice Chancellor Professor Grace Koi Sarpong described the Smart Systems Centre as a transformative addition to the university’s academic infrastructure. The Smart Systems Centre is expected to support research, innovation and workforce development, while strengthening UMaT’s role in training highly skilled professionals for Ghana’s mining, manufacturing and technology sectors.