LITHOSQUARE RAISES $25M TO ACCELERATE MINERAL DISCOVERY

Lithosquare combines geology AI with geologist-led intelligence to streamline mineral and metal deposit discovery. The funding positions the company to expand its platform as demand for critical minerals surges amid the global energy transition. World Fund and Kindred Capital co-led the investment, signaling investor confidence in AI-driven solutions for resource exploration. The capital infusion comes as supply chains for batteries, semiconductors, and renewable energy infrastructure increasingly depend on reliable access to rare earth elements and other critical minerals. The startup's approach leverages machine learning to analyze geological data, reducing exploration time and costs traditionally associated with mineral discovery. This technology addresses a growing bottleneck in the clean energy transition, where sourcing raw materials remains a significant challenge for manufacturers and governments alike.