Mr. Khurram Shroff reports

IMINING TECHNOLOGIES APPOINTS ANALYTICS VISIONARY MR. SOURAV BOSE TO AIMINING TECHNOLOGIES' SCIENTIFIC RESEARCH BOARD

iMining Technologies Inc. has appointed Sourav Bose as a scientific adviser to the scientific research board of its subsidiary, AiMining Technologies Inc. Mr. Bose, a seasoned analytics visionary with nearly a decade of experience catalyzing business transformation across varied sectors, brings a wealth of expertise and strategic acumen to AiMining Technologies.

Mr. Bose's professional journey is distinguished by a steadfast commitment to driving innovation, fostering collaboration and generating substantial commercial value. Notably, his tenure at the American Insurance Association (AIA), the largest life insurer in Asia Pacific, saw him serve as the head of data science and AI (artificial intelligence), where he led groundbreaking enterprise analytics and strategy initiatives. Under his stewardship, in-house data science and AI/ML (machine learning) practices flourished, resulting in tangible enhancements in operational efficiency and revenue growth across multiple business verticals. He has also helped establish the enterprisewide frameworks for analytics engineering and AI governance, which reflect his commitment to driving innovation while ensuring trust, compliance and transparency in AI-enabled solutions.

Subsequently, as the vice-president of the United Overseas Bank Limited Group, Mr. Bose played a pivotal role in harnessing AI/ML and digital analytics to drive organizational excellence. His innovative forecasting methodologies on cash supply chain garnered substantial operational expenditure reductions, earning accolades such as the esteemed Global ATM Innovation Award at the Global Retail Banking Innovation Awards.

Beyond his professional endeavours, Mr. Bose actively contributes to the community through various avenues, including serving as a faculty member at upGrad, educating students in data science and machine learning.

Mr. Bose's remarkable contributions have been recognized through numerous prestigious honours and awards, further underlining his dedication to pushing the frontiers of AI and data science.

Expressing his vision for AiMining Technologies, Mr. Bose remarked: "I am thrilled to join AiMining Technologies and contribute to the advancement of responsible AI development. My aim is to leverage my expertise to foster innovation and drive lasting impact."

Khurram Shroff, chief executive officer of iMining Technologies, remarked: "Mr. Bose's appointment underscores our commitment to innovation. His extensive experience and leadership in data science and AI are invaluable assets to our scientific research board. I am confident that Mr. Bose's strategic insights will drive AiMining Technologies to new heights in artificial intelligence innovation."

Mr. Bose's appointment underscores AiMining Technologies' steadfast commitment to fostering innovation and leadership in the AI sector. His expertise is poised to play a pivotal role in driving the company's mission of pioneering advancements in artificial intelligence while ensuring responsible AI development.

About iMining Technologies Inc.

iMining Technologies is a publicly listed technology company that acquires, builds and manages future technology companies in Canada. The company's industry-specific technology businesses provide specialized and innovative solutions in future technologies and serve private-sector markets. iMining Technologies is headquartered in Vancouver, Canada.

About AiMining Technologies Inc.

AiMining Technologies, a subsidiary of iMining Technologies and recognized as an Nvidia Inception Partner as well as being chosen for the Microsoft for Startups Founders Hub, stands as a pioneering force in AI advancement. With a specialized applied research lab fostering collaboration with prestigious institutions and a commercialization program tailored for market interaction, AiMining seamlessly integrates into iMining's technology repertoire. Its dedication lies in propelling responsible AI development to new heights.