DENVER - ColoradoDesk -- The Mining Cleantech Challenge is one in a series of Cleantech Challenge technology scouting programs that connect large industry partners directly to innovative clean technology solutions. Submissions were reviewed, applicants vetted, and program sponsors selected 12 companies as finalists to present during the program. Finalists will pitch their technologies to major mining companies and investors represented by the program partners.

Colorado Cleantech developed the Mining Cleantech Challenge in partnership with an internationally recognized team of industry leaders, including Sumitomo Corporation of the Americas, Royal Gold, Fresnillo, Fortescue, the Colorado School of Mines, Clareo Partners, Colorado Office of Economic Development and International Trade, and the Colorado Energy Office.

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Companies selected to present:

• American Battery Technology
• Cheesecake Energy Ltd
• CH4 Microbial Solutions
• DEVIC EARTH PRIVATE LIMITED
• Eden GeoPower
• KPI Mining Solutions
• Lytegro Limited
• Membrion Inc.
• NextOre Ltd
• PMAP Mine Water Corporation
• Skywise AI
• Special Power Sources

"This year's Mining Cleantech Challenge showcases an impressive array of innovative technology applications," said Laura Hickernell, Colorado Cleantech's executive director. "Congratulations to the companies selected to present at the 2024 Mining Cleantech Challenge. Their participation marks a significant step forward in integrating cutting-edge technologies into the mining industry."

The 2024 call for applications asked for companies capable of working on issues related to advanced materials and chemicals, biological solutions, blockchains, cyanide destruction and/or cyanide regeneration processes for slurries or solutions, electrification or battery applications, energy efficiency, machine learning, methane and nox gas detection or control, mercury abatement and/or removal processes, pre-concentration, plant solutions, process solutions, production efficiency, production management, remote/distributed power, remote operation or automation of machinery, remote sensing, resource characterization and mine planning, scale mitigation/prevention, slurry and/or dirty solution filtration, tailings/waste handling and disposal, underground mining alternate energy options, and water.

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The Mining Cleantech Challenge will be held on October 1st, 2024 in Denver, Colorado.

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