2025: A Landmark Year for AI and Critical Minerals
2025 marked a pivotal year in AI and critical minerals, thriving on groundbreaking funding and innovative AI products. From significant investments to transformative technologies, the trends have reshaped the landscape of mining and subsurface inference.
Key Highlights:
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Funding Milestones:
- KoBold raised $537 million for global exploration & R&D.
- VerAI and GeologicAI secured $24 million and $44 million respectively for enhancing mineral projects with advanced AI analytics.
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AI Innovations:
- Revolutionary products like GPT-5 and Claude Code emerged, while tailored AI tools for mineral exploration gained traction.
- Notably, 56% of professionals in exploration now utilize AI tools regularly.
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Research Advances:
- Exciting research publications signal potential breakthroughs in subsurface modeling.
2025 was not just a year of growth but a promising foundation for the future of AI in geoscience.
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