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    Wheaton Precious Metals Dedicates US$1 Million Prize to Drive Cleantech Innovation

    Giann Liguid
    Sep. 18, 2024 09:30AM PST

    The Future of Mining Challenge, launched by Wheaton and Foresight Canada, is geared at identifying scalable solutions that can be applied to mining operations across the globe.

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    Wheaton Precious Metals (TSX:WPM,NYSE:WPM) announced the launch of the Future of Mining Challenge, a global competition aimed at advancing technological innovation in the mining sector.

    The initiative, developed in collaboration with Foresight Canada, seeks to foster solutions that will reduce greenhouse gas emissions and improve overall efficiency in mining operations.

    The focus is on technology that can reduce the environmental impact of base and precious metals mining, in line with Wheaton’s commitment to addressing challenges revolving around carbon emissions and efficiency.


    Cleantech companies and innovators from around the world are invited to participate. The goal is to identify scalable solutions that can be applied to mining operations across the globe.

    A US$1 million prize will be awarded to the winner, with applications opening on Wednesday (September 18).

    Randy Smallwood, president and CEO of Wheaton Precious Metals, emphasized the critical role that mining plays in the global economy. “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,” he said in a press release.

    Foresight Canada specializes in fostering clean technology innovation, and CEO Jeanette Jackson echoed the dual objective of the competition: reducing emissions while enhancing productivity and profitability in the mining sector.

    "By working together, we will seek to identify solutions whose goal is to not only reduce emissions but enhance the productivity and profitability of the global mining sector. We are excited to see the innovations that emerge," she noted.

    A panel of industry experts will review the proposals, and the winner will be announced at next year's Prospectors & Developers Association of Canada convention, scheduled to run from March 2 to 5, 2025, in Toronto, Canada.

    The deadline for Future of Mining Challenge applications will be at the end of the year.

    Don't forget to follow us @INN_Resource for real-time updates!

    Securities Disclosure: I, Giann Liguid, hold no direct investment interest in any company mentioned in this article.

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    Giann Liguid is a graduate of Ateneo De Manila University with an AB in Interdisciplinary Studies. With a diverse writing background, Giann has written content for the security, food and business industries. He also has expertise in both the public and private sectors, having worked in the government specializing in local government units and administrative dynamics.

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    Giann Liguid is a graduate of Ateneo De Manila University with an AB in Interdisciplinary Studies. With a diverse writing background, Giann has written content for the security, food and business industries. He also has expertise in both the public and private sectors, having worked in the government specializing in local government units and administrative dynamics.

    When he is not chasing the next market headline, Giann can most likely be found thrift shopping for his dogs.

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