OPEN CALL
Mining is a cornerstone of the energy transition—and the third pillar of Saudi Arabia’s economy.
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BACKGROUND
Calling founders, technologists, and domain experts working at the frontier of materials science, resources discovery, sustainable mining, and industrial decarbanization as we launch Newlab’s Mining Studio in Riyadh.
OUR THESIS
Opportunity Spaces
As demand for raw minerals and metals skyrockets, Saudi Arabia is investing in innovation to transform mining into a clean, efficient, and future-ready industry. The Mining Studio will accelerate the development, deployment, and scaling of new technologies across:
- Mineral discovery, targeting, and ore characterization
- Water management and trace metal recovery
- Material tracking, compliance, and inspection
- Resource stewardship and environmental restoration
WHO SHOULD APPLY?
We’re looking for teams tackling high-impact challenges like:
- Securing critical minerals for the energy transition
- Driving decarbonization across the mining value chain
- De-risking novel applications of metals in a low-carbon economy
From e-waste recycling and autonomous precision mining to hydrogen storage and novel battery chemistries—if you’re building the future of mining, we want to hear from you.