Dassault Systèmes (Euronext Paris) has partnered with the "TEXMIN (Technology Innovation in Exploration and Mining) Foundation -Technology Innovation Hub of IIT (ISM) Dhanbad to set up a world class Centre of Excellence in India which will provide radical technology support and prepare workforce of the future, specific to the mining and allied industries.

As a technology and solution partner, Dassault Systèmes will provide experiential learning through its 3DEXPERIENCE platform to support the industrial and startup ecosystem with complete pit-to-port optimization - from geological modelling and mine engineering, to workforce and production scheduling, supply chain optimization, portfolio optimization and plant design, according to a press release issued by media and branding department of institute.  This partnership will empower students and professionals with unique learning opportunities, preparing them for this fast-paced industry. The courses and curricula will be designed by combining virtual worlds on the 3DEXPERIENCE® platform which delivers a single source of truth to unlock the capabilities of complete digital transformation and experience the new reality of sustainable mining and metals.

"We are excited to collaborate with Dassault Systèmes for setting up the Mining Technology Excellence Centre and giving our students the opportunity to experience on the job learning environment via virtual simulations," said Naresh Soni, CEO of TexMin, and IIT (ISM) Dhanbad. "We believe that this will be an important milestone for mining industry in India, he added  "We are proud to partner with a premier mining institute like IIT (ISM) Dhanbad to bring the technologies of the future to the students, startups and the ecosystem,"shared Deepak NG, Managing Director, India, Dassault Systèmes.