Key facts
- Wheaton Precious Metals launches its third annual Future of Mining Challenge.
- The challenge offers a $1 million prize.
- Focus areas include mine optimization and reducing land impacts.
- Innovators worldwide are invited to participate.
Wheaton Precious Metals Corp. has announced the return of its Future of Mining Challenge for its third year. This global initiative seeks innovative solutions aimed at optimizing mining operations and minimizing their environmental footprint, specifically focusing on land impacts. Innovators from around the world are encouraged to submit their proposals for consideration. The challenge offers a significant prize of $1 million to incentivize the development and implementation of these advanced mining technologies and strategies.