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Minerals On The Rocks - Sustainability In Mining
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| With John Mern (Founder/CEO, Terra AI), Rajesh Swaminathan (Khosla VC), Wyatt Dudgeon (BHP Ventures), Alex Aguilar (Mind The Bridge). |
| Mind The Bridge, 450 Townsend St, San Francisco |
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Apr 23 (Thu) , 2026 @ 03:00 PM
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Join us for a unique gathering co-hosted by Mind the Bridge & Terra AI . We're bringing together the pioneers of the "New Gold Rush".
Mining is the bedrock of the energy transition, yet it remains one of the world's most complex & under-digitized industries. This conversation is designed to put the mining sector at the center of the SF climate tech ecosystem, connecting entrepreneurs, investors, & talent with the massive industrial challenges of 2026.
For the builders: Discover how state-of-the-art AI & biotechnology are solving critical issues in resource scarcity & environmental impact.
For the innovators: Explore why San Francisco-historically built on mining wealth-is once again the best place to engineer the future of the Earth's subsurface.
This event is part of the Mind the Bridge Silicon Valley Summit 2026.
Agenda
3:15 PM - 4:15 PM | Doors Open & Networking time
4:15 PM - 4:50 PM | The AI Pioneers Panel: Redefining mineral exploration & investment
Topic: A candid conversation on the minerals & metals supply gap for the energy transition, AI & innovation in the mining-tech ecosystem, & the Bay Area's role in making impact in the mining industry
Featuring:
John Mern, PhD, Co-Founder & CEO at Terra AI
Rajesh Swaminathan, Partner at Khosla Ventures
Wyatt Dudgeon, Investor at BHP Ventures
Alex Aguilar, Associate - Team Lead Mining at Mind the Bridge [Moderator]
5:30 PM - 6:30 PM | Minerals on the Rocks: Happy Hour Networking & happy hour. Connect with the Terra AI team, industry players, & fellow innovators over drinks.
Why Attend
Impact-First Careers: Learn how to apply your skills in AI, Robotics, or Biotech to the critical mineral supply chain.
Direct Corporate Access: Network with the startups disrupting the mining sector, ICMM members & global mining leaders looking for Silicon Valley solutions.
The SF-Mining Connection: Understand how San Francisco is evolving from a software town back to its roots as a resource-innovation powerhouse.
By registering for this event, you agree to share your registration information with the organizers of SF Climate Week.
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