November 21, 2025
NTT DATA Group Corporation
The agreement will enable the exploration and implementation of cutting-edge technologies — namely, advanced innovations that transform the industry and address global challenges, such as artificial intelligence and advanced connectivity networks, among others — with a focus on safety, sustainability, and the development of new capabilities.
Tokyo, November 20, 2025. – NTT DATA, a global leader in AI, digital business and technology services, and Codelco (National Copper Corporation of Chile), have signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) marking the beginning of a strategic alliance aimed at driving future mining. The agreement seeks to integrate emerging technologies and advanced solutions that strengthen automation, safety, and sustainability in the operations of the world’s leading copper producer.
From left: Yutaka Sasaki, President and CEO, NTT DATA; Máximo Pacheco, Chairman of CODELCO’s Board of Directors; and Miguel Teixeira, CEO, NTT DATA IBIOL.
This agreement was signed at NTT DATA’s global headquarters in Tokyo by Máximo Pacheco, Chairman of CODELCO’s Board of Directors, and Miguel Teixeira, CEO Iberia, International Organisations, LATAM and Consulting in Benelux and France at NTT DATA, Inc.
Yutaka Sasaki, President and CEO of NTT DATA, attended the signing as a witness to acknowledge the collaboration between both parties. The MoU encompasses a wide range of collaboration areas, including advanced connectivity and digital infrastructure (5G/6G, photonic and satellite networks), generative artificial intelligence, robotics, quantum computing, autonomous operations, and clean technologies, among others.
Potential joint initiatives will be implemented progressively through a cooperation model that promotes knowledge transfer, open innovation, and the creation of shared value between both organizations, combining NTT DATA’s global cutting-edge experience and capabilities to transform industrial processes with Codelco’s mining expertise.
“The future of mining is built through alliances that allow us to learn, innovate, and adopt cutting-edge technologies to maintain our leading role globally. Every step we take in innovation serves a greater purpose: to strengthen Codelco as a pillar of sustainable development in Chile and the world,” highlighted Máximo Pacheco, Chairman of Codelco’s Board of Directors.
“This alliance with Codelco represents a unique opportunity to combine our technological experience with the leadership of one of the world’s most important mining companies. Together, we will drive a new era of innovation and efficiency in global mining,” emphasized Miguel Teixeira, CEO Iberia, International Organisations, LATAM and Consulting in Benelux and France at NTT DATA, Inc.
“Improving safety and productivity within the mining industry is fundamental. NTT DATA will help address these challenges by providing a comprehensive R&D framework that incorporates generative AI, autonomous control of robots, operational understanding through digital twins, and process productivity improvement using quantum computing,” added Yutaka Sasaki, President and CEO, NTT DATA. “We look forward to collaboratively advancing the product.”
The agreement includes a governance structure with strategic committees and technical coordination teams responsible for evaluating challenges and opportunities, as well as prioritizing and overseeing the execution of programs and projects.
About NTT DATA
NTT DATA is a $30+ billion business and technology services leader, serving 75% of the Fortune Global 100. We are committed to accelerating client success and positively impacting society through responsible innovation. We are one of the world’s leading AI and digital infrastructure providers, with unmatched capabilities in enterprise-scale AI, cloud, security, connectivity, data centers and application services. Our consulting and industry solutions help organizations and society move confidently and sustainably into the digital future. As a Global Top Employer, we have experts in more than 70 countries. We also offer clients access to a robust ecosystem of innovation centers as well as established and start-up partners. NTT DATA is part of NTT Group, which invests over $3 billion each year in R&D. Visit us at nttdata.com.
About Codelco
Codelco is the world’s largest copper producer, specializing in the exploration, development, and extraction of mineral resources. It processes these resources to produce refined copper and by-products, which are then marketed to customers worldwide.
Since the nationalization of copper in 1971, Codelco has contributed over $158 billion to the Chilean state (adjusted to 2023 values).
The company operates seven major mining divisions in Chile: Chuquicamata, Ministro Hales, Radomiro Tomic, Gabriela Mistral, Salvador, Andina, and El Teniente, in addition to the Ventanas Refinery. Codelco also maintains commercial offices in the United Kingdom, United States, China, and Singapore.