01 / About IGM

Earth science,
made intelligent.

Intelligent Geo-Mine is a knowledge-based company established in Iran to advance geological research, mineral exploration and sustainable resource management through artificial intelligence.

Who we are

Where geoscience meets innovation.

Established in January 2025, IGM brings together field-proven earth science, advanced data analytics and machine learning. We transform complex geological, geochemical and geophysical datasets into practical insight for research, exploration and responsible resource development.

Our work spans national and international collaborations with universities, research institutions, industry partners and scientific networks.

IGM's main shareholder and strategic partner is Kerman Steel and Rolling Complex, part of the Kavir Maham Tekin Group.

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We believe advanced technology is the key to unlocking sustainable solutions in resource management.

Dr. Hamid Nazari · CEO, IGM
See IGM in motion

Inside our work.

Zali Bolaghi
Zali Bolaghi
Shendestan
Shendestan
Hajiabad
Hajiabad
The Armenian tunnel, Shendestan
The Armenian tunnel, Shendestan
Shendestan
Shendestan
Lohneh
Lohneh
Lohneh
Lohneh
Ghezlar
Ghezlar
Vision & mission

A smarter, more responsible future for earth sciences.

Our vision is to redefine geological and mineral exploration through AI-driven intelligence, proprietary geospatial technologies and international scientific collaboration.

Our mission is to develop accurate, efficient and sustainable solutions that support better decisions across geological research, mineral exploration, mining and environmental studies.

In its second year, IGM is focused on technological independence: reducing reliance on foreign commercial software.

01

IGMEngine

A fully in-house spatial data processing engine, for independence from commercial software and full ownership of data.

02

Gold laboratory

Expanding our heavy-mineral laboratory with dedicated gold assay and metallurgical testing capacity.

03

Exploration, extraction and processing

Continuing our field activities and expanding into new areas.

Our strategic pillars

Built on knowledge. Driven by impact.

01

Technological innovation

We design and apply AI, machine learning, remote sensing and proprietary geospatial tools to improve geological interpretation, mapping and exploration decisions.

02

Scientific collaboration

We connect universities, research institutes, industry partners and international scientific networks through joint projects, workshops and knowledge exchange.

03

Sustainable practices

We support exploration and mining approaches that improve efficiency, reduce ecological footprints and promote responsible use of geological resources.

04

Education & training

We help develop practical knowledge through research, training, technical collaboration and the transfer of modern geoscience technologies.

Recognition

Certified, registered, connected.

IGM is officially certified as a Knowledge-Based Company by the Vice Presidency for Science, Technology and Knowledge-Based Economy, and works in strategic partnership with the UNESCO Chair on Coastal Geohazard Analysis and the national Research Institute for Earth Sciences.

Knowledge-Based Company Certificate
Certificate

Knowledge-Based Company Certificate

Trademark Registration Certificate
Certificate

Trademark Registration Certificate

Research domains

Our work crosses disciplines.

From geo-archaeology and paleoclimatology to mineral exploration, geophysics and AI-based mapping, IGM operates across a broad research landscape.

Agreements & partnerships

Partnerships that extend our reach.

UNESCO Chair, IGM and Dana Geophysics Kish
Tripartite MoU

UNESCO Chair, IGM and Dana Geophysics Kish

A memorandum of understanding on coastal geo-hazard research and geophysics.

Noyab Mining Co.
Strategic cooperation

Noyab Mining Co.

Cooperation across the mining and mineral industries, from identifying opportunities to exploration, extraction, processing and investment.

Geodad, UNESCO Chair, Barsad Shid Iranian and Zamin Fanavaran Naft Asia
Five-party agreement

Geodad, UNESCO Chair, Barsad Shid Iranian and Zamin Fanavaran Naft Asia

Scientific, technological and executive cooperation on UAV/LiDAR monitoring, digital twins and AI platforms for remote sensing.

Imen Sazan Tadbir Pars
Agreement

Imen Sazan Tadbir Pars

A cooperation agreement with Imen Sazan Tadbir Pars.

Association of AI & Digital Economy Employers of Iran
MoU

Association of AI & Digital Economy Employers of Iran

A memorandum of understanding linking artificial intelligence and the mineral sector.

Kazakh–Russian consortium
Agreement

Kazakh–Russian consortium

An agreement with a Kazakh–Russian consortium, with investment proposals submitted for five mineral exploration areas.

Exhibitions

Presenting IGM to the industry.

Construct Iraq, Erbil
September 23–26, 2025

Construct Iraq, Erbil

Erbil International Construction & Infrastructure Exhibition.

MINEX 2025, Tehran
September 30 – October 3, 2025

MINEX 2025, Tehran

14th MINEX Conference and Exhibition.

METAFO, Tehran
November 20–23, 2025

METAFO, Tehran

22nd International METAFO Exhibition.

IGM at the exhibitions
IGM at the exhibitions
IGM at the exhibitions
IGM at the exhibitions
IGM at the exhibitions
IGM at the exhibitions
Organization & people

Meet the team.

Five divisions report to the Deputy CEO: Technical & Engineering, Project Control, R&D — AI, Commerce & Support and Finance & HR. Each tier is one step in the corporate blue scale. Hover a box to see who holds it.

Hover a box to see its people
1Postdoctoral researcher
10PhD
8MSc
10BSc
7Other backgrounds
IGM organizational structureScroll to pan — use −/+ to fit the chart to your screen.
Shareholders
Legal Inspector & Auditor
Board of Directors
UNESCO Chair
CEO
Consultants
Deputy CEO
CEO & Board Office
Project Control
R&D — AI
Technical & Engineering
Commerce & Support
Finance & HR
GIS
Database
Laboratory
Mines
Mining Machinery
Internal Projects
External Projects
Procurement
Legal affairs and contracts
Human Resources
Accounting
Warehouse
Transportation
Recruitment
Training
Hospitality
General Services
Compensation
Assets
Treasury
Cashier

IGM company catalogue cover
Company catalogue

Download the IGM catalogue.

Our capabilities, projects, team and partnerships in one document, 102 pages.

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