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Mining Startups

Updated August 2026

Companies in the mining sector developing innovative solutions and technologies.

Explore 1,059 recently funded mining companies with verified founder contact information and fundraising data.

Total Companies
1,059
Total Funding
$212.6M
Avg Funding
$8.5M
Global Reach
5
countries

Top Cities for Mining

Toronto
Edmonton
Thorold
Vancouver
White Rock
London

Recently Funded Companies

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Toronto, Canada

Rethink Milling focused on revolutionizing the comminution (milling) process in the mining industry through innovative technology.

$276K raised
Jun 2025

Founder Contacts

41,000+ verified contacts

Edmonton, Canada

2S Water detects and quantifies metals in water in real time.

$110K raised
Jun 2025

Founder Contacts

41,000+ verified contacts

Thorold, Canada

Destiny Copper produces copper with cleantech hydro-metallurgical copper extraction systems.

$184K raised
Jun 2025

Founder Contacts

41,000+ verified contacts

Vancouver, Canada

Arca is a carbon dioxide removal (CDR) company that captures atmospheric CO2 and transforms it into rock, where it is safely stored forever.

$232K raised
Jun 2025

Founder Contacts

41,000+ verified contacts

White Rock, Canada

TDG Gold is the owner of mining claims in north-central British Columbia's historic Toodoggone Producing Corridor.

$18.4M raised
Jun 2025

Founder Contacts

41,000+ verified contacts

London, United Kingdom

China Nonferrous Gold Limited mines, explores, and develops mineral properties the United Kingdom, the People’s Republic of China.

$65.0M raised
Jun 2023

Founder Contacts

41,000+ verified contacts

Calgary, Canada

Decentralized Technology Laboratory

$500K raised
Jun 2022

Founder Contacts

41,000+ verified contacts

Perth, Australia

Larvotto Resources is a mining company that explores and develops Hillgrove Gold and Antimony Projects.

$15.0M raised
Jun 2026

Founder Contacts

41,000+ verified contacts

Vancouver, Canada

Coppernico Metals is an exploration company that focuses on discovering and excavating precious and semi-precious minerals.

$3.9M raised
Jun 2026

Founder Contacts

41,000+ verified contacts

Brisbane, Australia

Aurum Resources operates in the mining and mineral exploration industry specializing in gold exploration.

$588K raised
Jun 2026

Founder Contacts

41,000+ verified contacts

Vancouver, Canada

Pecoy Copper is a mining company that manages and develops Copper and Gold projects.

$46.4M raised
Jun 2025

Founder Contacts

41,000+ verified contacts

Toronto, Canada

S2 Minerals is a mineral exploration company and holds the Sandy Lake project for gold exploration.

$436K raised
Jun 2025

Founder Contacts

41,000+ verified contacts

Vancouver, Canada

Prismo Metals is engaged in the business of mineral exploration.

$1.1M raised
Jun 2024

Founder Contacts

41,000+ verified contacts

Kitchener, Canada

Sustainable, low-energy technology for process water treatment and reuse.

$323K raised
Jun 2026

Founder Contacts

41,000+ verified contacts

Perth, Australia

Alicanto Minerals is an emerging mineral exploration company.

$21.1M raised
Jun 2026

Founder Contacts

41,000+ verified contacts

Perth, Australia

Eminence Minerals is a mining company that explores and develops iron ore and rare earth projects.

$1.8M raised
Jun 2026

Founder Contacts

41,000+ verified contacts

Central, Hong Kong

St. Augustine Gold and Copper focuses on developing King-king Copper-Gold Project in the Mindanao province of the Philippines.

$24.9M raised
Jun 2025

Founder Contacts

41,000+ verified contacts

Val-d'or, Canada

Val-d’Or Mining is a junior natural resource issuer.

$505K raised
May 2025

Founder Contacts

41,000+ verified contacts

Vancouver, Canada

American Salars Lithium is a mineral exploration company focused on base, rare earth elements, precious metals and gems exploration.

$424K raised
May 2024

Founder Contacts

41,000+ verified contacts

Madrid, Spain

Strategic Minerals Europe offers mining provisions for minerals under responsible and safe environmental conditions.

$1.1M raised
May 2023

Founder Contacts

41,000+ verified contacts

Donostia-san Sebastián, Spain

Ecomagnet is a manufacturer of anisotropic NdFeB magnet powder.

$907K raised
May 2022

Founder Contacts

41,000+ verified contacts

Vancouver, Canada

Coast Copper Corp is engaged in the exploration and evaluation of mineral properties.

$382K raised
May 2024

Founder Contacts

41,000+ verified contacts

Cranbrook, Canada

DLP Resources is a Canadian mineral development company that is exploring for base metals and cobalt.

$4.4M raised
May 2026

Founder Contacts

41,000+ verified contacts

Nedlands, Australia

Tali Resources is a mining company that explores and develops Tier-1 mineral systems for precious metals.

$2.2M raised
May 2026

Founder Contacts

41,000+ verified contacts

Port Macquarie, Australia

Native Mineral Resources specializes in the exploration, mining, and development of mineral resources.

$2.5M raised
May 2026

Founder Contacts

41,000+ verified contacts

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About the Mining Startup Ecosystem

The mining sector is an active area of startup innovation and venture capital investment. Companies in this space are developing new technologies, platforms, and services that address evolving market needs and create new business opportunities.

Funding Trends in Mining

Mining companies raise capital across various funding stages, from early seed rounds to late-stage growth financing. Investor interest in this sector is driven by the size of the addressable market, the pace of technology adoption, and the potential for scalable business models.

Growth Outlook

The mining sector is expected to continue evolving as technology advances, market dynamics shift, and new opportunities emerge. Companies that demonstrate strong product-market fit, efficient growth, and clear competitive advantages are well-positioned to attract continued investment.

Mining Funding Breakdown

Here is how funding is distributed among the 1,059 mining companies tracked in the VCBacked database.

Average Funding
$8.5M
Total Funding Tracked
$212.6M
Countries Represented
5

Distribution by Funding Stage

Other25 companies

Top Cities for Mining

1.Vancouver
6 companies$52.5M
2.Perth
3 companies$37.8M
3.Toronto
2 companies$712K
4.Edmonton
1 companies$110K
5.Thorold
1 companies$184K

Related Industries

Companies in the mining sector often overlap with or complement businesses in adjacent industries. Exploring related verticals can help you discover additional companies, identify partnership opportunities, and understand the broader competitive landscape.

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