TED Tech Why are we sending critical metals to the dump? | Jeff More
Jun 20, 2025
Jeff More, President and CEO of MineSense, dives into the urgent copper shortage threatening the clean energy transition. He discusses how traditional mining practices waste precious resources and the game-changing ShovelSense technology that enhances efficiency. More advocates for sustainable mining solutions to meet rising demands from electric vehicles and renewables, highlighting the crucial role of advanced sensing technology in shaping a more efficient future for essential metals.
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Copper Powers Civilization
- Copper is the foundational metal powering civilization from the Bronze Age to today.
- Demand for copper is soaring due to clean energy tech, causing a looming supply shortage.
Mining Waste Holds Valuable Copper
- Over half of mined material ends up as waste, containing significant untapped copper.
- Reducing this waste is crucial to addressing copper supply shortages without new mines.
Mine Smarter with Sensing Tech
- Use advanced sensing tech like ShovelSense to analyze rock composition during mining.
- This enables miners to sort ore from waste better, increasing copper recovery and reducing waste.