“It is critical that we foster innovation and collaboration to improve the future of mining, with a goal of making current practices more efficient and sustainable.”
The challenge invites cleantech companies from around the world to submit their proposals. This year’s focus is on technologies that can significantly reduce emissions in base and precious metal mining operations and are scalable for global implementation.
By driving advancements in mining technology, Wheaton and Foresight aim to support the industry’s shift toward more sustainable practices and help address the pressing environmental challenges faced by the sector.
Wheaton’s CSO and president Patrick Drouin underscores that despite industry advancements there are still major challenges that need addressing. He stresses the importance of ongoing innovation to ensure that mining practices can meet future demands while minimizing their environmental…


