Wheaton Precious Metals has announced the return of its Future of Mining Challenge, offering a $1 million prize for innovative water management technology. Open to ventures worldwide, the 2025/26 competition aims to uncover solutions that improve mining efficiency while reducing environmental impact.
Expressions of interest are due by August 29, with finalists presenting at the PDAC Convention in Toronto next March. This year’s challenge, delivered in partnership with Creative Destruction Lab-Vancouver, builds on Wheaton’s commitment to sustainability. “Constant innovation is essential,” said CEO Randy Smallwood. The initiative seeks to accelerate commercialization of breakthrough water technologies across the global mining sector.
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