TOKYO -- A U.S. startup developing an artificial intelligence program to accurately locate deposits of critical minerals is drawing investments from a wide range of investors, including energy companies and billionaires Bill Gates and Jeff Bezos.
KoBold Metals raises funds from BHP, Mitsubishi, Bill Gates and Jeff Bezos
The AI platform from KoBold Metals is expected to streamline the exploration of critical minerals, such as copper ore. © Reuters
TOKYO -- A U.S. startup developing an artificial intelligence program to accurately locate deposits of critical minerals is drawing investments from a wide range of investors, including energy companies and billionaires Bill Gates and Jeff Bezos.