ESGJun 5, 2026, 04:13 PM
Wheaton Precious Metals Launches $1M Future of Mining Challenge
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Wheaton Precious Metals Corp. announced the launch of its third annual Future of Mining Challenge, offering US$1 million to a cleantech venture. The 2026/2027 challenge focuses on optimizing mining methods and reducing land impacts by seeking solutions to strengthen orebody knowledge or improve extraction. The company is collaborating with the University of British Columbia's Sauder School of Business, and expressions of interest are due by August 21, 2026. This initiative follows the 2025/2026 challenge, which awarded US$1 million to Cetos Water for sustainable water management technology.
Key Highlights
- Wheaton Precious Metals launched its third annual Future of Mining Challenge.
- The challenge seeks innovative solutions for mine optimization and reducing land impacts.
- US$1 million will be awarded to a cleantech venture with innovative technology.
- Focus areas include strengthening orebody knowledge or improving extraction methods.
- Expressions of interest are accepted until August 21, 2026.
- Wheaton collaborates with the University of British Columbia's Sauder School of Business.
- The 2025/2026 challenge winner, Cetos Water, received US$1 million for water management technology.
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