ABOUT — AURICIQ

FROM INSIGHTSTO OUTCOMES.

A software-first company focused on operational outcomes for tailings. We fuse existing data, automate the routine, and give EORs a cleaner, faster evidence trail — starting with an EOR draft in 48 hours from the data you already collect.

SOFTWARE-FIRST · ASSET-LIGHT ENTRYFIRST PROMISE — EOR DRAFT IN 48 HOURS
Mining industry leaders discussing tailings monitoring strategy
01 / 02 — MISSION

DATA TO DECISION.

Better monitoring leads to better decisions — and better decisions protect communities, environments, and assets.

AuricIQ exists to bridge the critical gap between data collection and decisive action in tailings management. Mining operations generate vast amounts of monitoring data, yet transforming that data into timely, defensible decisions remains a challenge. Our platform creates a continuous, intelligent layer that unifies disparate sources, applies advanced analytics, and delivers Engineer of Record (EOR) ready outputs that meet Global Industry Standard on Tailings Management (GISTM) expectations. We are not just another monitoring vendor; we are your partner in operational excellence and risk reduction.

02 / 02 — FOUNDER

MIKE OCHS.

11 years taking AI and robotics from prototype to production in mission-critical, regulated environments.

Mike Ochs, Founder of AuricIQ
Mike Ochs
Founder · ex-Field CTO, Microsoft · Head of Industrial AI Ventures, Siemens

For 11 years I have taken AI and robotics from prototype to production in mission-critical, regulated environments, turning messy, real-world data into reliable, auditable decisions.

I build systems that fuse sensors, autonomy, and cloud or edge inference, integrate cleanly with existing workflows, and deliver measurable ROI. This background maps directly to the challenge of modern tailings monitoring: multiple data streams that need to be unified, complex physics that require sophisticated modeling, and operational constraints that demand practical, deployable solutions.

At AuricIQ, we apply these proven approaches to one of mining's most critical challenges. Our software-first platform does more than collect data; it creates understanding, enables proactive management, and ultimately helps protect what matters most: people, communities, and the environment.

GISTM-aligned outputsEOR augmentationAsset-light entry