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New entrant UCR exhibits a half body bot at Humanoids Summit last week The startup says it hasn't included a head as too expensive and not practical for target use cases. Use cases: risky tasks in mining, construction, and oil sectors with low-cost hardware throughout.

BMW i Ventures is among the latest investors to financially back mining and minerals company Phoenix Tailings, which is preparing to scale production of rare earth metals to 200 tons annually, according to a Dec. 30 press release.

Why mine rare earth minerals if they are already on the surface from prior mining? BMW Manufacturing Co., LLC and Yamaha Motor Corporation, USA are working with Phoenix Tailings’ refining process that extracts rare earth metals from traditional ores, recycled materials, and mining waste — known as “tailings” — without producing toxic byproducts, according to the release. The approach allows Phoenix Tailings to be cost-competitive with traditional processes currently dominated by China and Russia.  #rareearth #mining #battery https://lnkd.in/gRcb9CKQ

The MICA | Mining Innovation Commercialization Accelerator was thrilled to recently host Prof. Dave Snowden, founder of The Cynefin Company and The Cynefin Centre research hub, for an inspiring and thought-provoking presentation at The University of British Columbia, on: "𝙃𝙤𝙬 𝘿𝙤 𝙒𝙚 𝙈𝙖𝙠𝙚 𝙎𝙚𝙣𝙨𝙚 𝙤𝙛 𝙩𝙝𝙚 𝙒𝙤𝙧𝙡𝙙 𝙎𝙤 𝙒𝙚 𝘾𝙖𝙣 𝘼𝙘𝙩 𝙞𝙣 𝙄𝙩? - 𝙉𝙖𝙩𝙪𝙧𝙖𝙡𝙞𝙨𝙞𝙣𝙜 𝙎𝙚𝙣𝙨𝙚-𝙈𝙖𝙠𝙞𝙣𝙜." Dave, a global expert in applied complexity and a pioneer of the field of Naturalising Sense-Making, engaged our diverse audience from academia, government, innovation and industry ecosystem organizations, and mining consulting. He challenged us to consider the science of complex systems and human capabilities, to make better decisions to support the conditions for innovation and change. The presentation offered not just the theory but also some practical tools for action. For those interested in exploring the growing mention within the mining industry of a need for improved decision-making, more consideration of socio-technical aspects, and enhanced collaboration to tackle societal challenges coming from a need for mining - this presentation is a must-watch. Check out the link to the presentation in the comments below.👇👇👇 #BRIMM #sense-making #complexsystems #mininginnovation #miningdifferently

3 fast facts about the upcoming timbuktoo Africa #MineTechHub: ⚙️it's set to be the leading innovation hub for tech-enabled sustainable mining 🌍it’s Pan-African and open to start-ups and entrepreneurs from across the continent 🎉it pre-launches in just 3 days! #MiningForTomorrow

⛏️ “Typically the reserve of 100-year-old commodity houses, the mining industry is suddenly gaining the attention of a new group: tech startups and their investors.” Sifted interviewed our head of investments, Olivia Brooks, about our views on current venture activity around the mining industry. Launched last April, our Rio Tinto Mining Tech Accelerator is now one of the foremost mining investment programs globally, investing $14M AUD in 30+ startups over the next few years. Also great to see Prospectral (from our ‘24 Cohort) featured—they’re developing new computer vision technology to detect specific minerals. Read Sifted’s full article here: https://lnkd.in/dRy_8qTn Jack Kennedy | George Northcott | Laura Moross | Simon Lovick | Lee Bernasconi #mining #deeptech #materialscience

🎯 The Mining Innovation & Research Battlefield finals are just around the corner! Before we pass on the torch to this year's cohort of innovators, take a moment to hear from our 2024 winner Grace Akinyi on how winning the grant transformed her bio-glove project from a couch idea to reality. "No idea is too small... Put it out to the world. Let the world be the ones to judge it. Do not judge yourself." - Grace Akinyi, CEO Women In Mining Kenya 🎧 Listen to the full episode to hear how Grace's team is revolutionizing safety in artisanal mining, one bacterial cellulose experiment at a time! Good luck to all the 2025 finalists - we can't wait to see your innovations next week at Investing in African Mining Indaba in Cape Town! #MiningInnovation #WomenInMining #MiningIndaba2025 #DeepDiveswithDPI

🦠 ⛏️ An ancient solution for modern mining challenges. Top Innovator Endolith, a winner of the first Sustainable Mining Challenge, run in partnership with Prospect Innovation, harnesses the power of microbes to enable the sustainable extraction of copper. CEO and Founder Liz Dennett, PhD, featured in the latest episode of our web series An Innovator Explains. Check it out over on UpLink. Discover more about Endolith’s biotech mining solution in our case study: https://ow.ly/lb5L50UfIzf #SustainableMining #EnergyTransition #Sustainability #StartUp #Mining #MiningIndustry #Tech #Energy #Innovation #AnInnovatorExplains

1 day left to submit for Round 1 of the Deep Mining Challenge! This is more than just a challenge—it’s an opportunity to join the Think & Act Differently Accelerator, where your ideas can be validated and tested in real-world mining environments. Over 12 weeks, you could receive: 💡 Funding: Support for digital or physical experiments to de-risk your solution. 🛠️ Resources: Access to mining experts, samples, data, and operations within and beyond BHP. 🌐 Networks: Connections to TAD’s Joint Venture Partners, BHP Ventures, and other ecosystem leaders. 🔧 Technical Support: Help in designing and executing experiments, with ongoing feedback. 📈 Mentorship: Commercial and industry experts to help guide your path into the mining market. Submit your ideas by tomorrow, November 5th 11:59pm AWST, to get priority review in Round 1! 👉 https://hubs.li/Q02S6Nl_0 Let’s unlock new possibilities in mining together. #DeepMiningChallenge #Innovation #ThinkAndActDifferently

🔎 When mining companies go looking for new deposits, they have an alarmingly low hit rate. Just 1 in 200 exploration projects actually end up finding anything worth excavating. If the mining industry is able to deliver the volume of critical materials needed to achieve the climate transition, we need to unearth new approaches to prospecting and analysing new deposits. Founders Factory investor Jack Kennedy dives into the topic of Mining Exploration and where we see opportunities for innovation. Read the full article here: https://lnkd.in/eNK6yHQp Are you building in this space? We’d love to hear from you. Apply for our next Rio Tinto Mining Tech cohort here: https://lnkd.in/egDDyVby Olivia Brooks | George Northcott | henry lane fox | Damian Routley | David Hickson | Lee Bernasconi | Simon Lovick | Tamryn Barker | Charlotta Kemp | Rohan Silva | Pekka Santasalo | Dan Walker | Simon Trott | Les Delaforce | Sarah Clancy | Nicholas Gurieff | Tomas Mach #miningtech #deeptech #climatetech