Mining Meets AI: Gates and Bezos Invest in the Next Big Tech Frontier

KoBold Metals Secures $537 Million to Revolutionize Critical Mineral Exploration with AI

Editorial Team (ET)May 9, 2025

KoBold Metals, the Bill Gates and Jeff Bezos-backed mining startup, has successfully raised $537 million in its latest funding round. This ambitious move positions the company as a significant contender in the global race to secure critical minerals essential for the energy transition.

Transforming Mineral Exploration with Artificial Intelligence

KoBold Metals employs cutting-edge artificial intelligence (AI) to revolutionize how mineral deposits are identified. By integrating data from satellite imagery, historical drilling results, and geological patterns, KoBold’s technology identifies resources often missed by traditional methods. The company’s innovative approach has been likened to creating a “Google Maps” for the Earth’s crust, focusing on copper, lithium, cobalt, and nickel—key materials for battery production.

Zambian Copperbelt: A Strategic Move

KoBold’s venture in Zambia underscores its strategic focus on high-potential regions. Partnering with Midnight Sun Mining, the company is exploring the Dumbwa target within the Solwezi copper project. Notable for its proximity to First Quantum Minerals’ Kansanshi mine—Africa’s largest copper mining complex—Dumbwa boasts promising drill results. These include:

16 meters of 1.24% copper from drill hole SDRC13.
13 meters of 0.63% copper, with peaks of 1.3% copper from drill hole DC15-03.

KoBold’s flagship Mingomba project in Zambia aims to produce 300,000 tonnes of copper annually by 2030, with plans to begin shaft development in 2026.

Backing from Industry Titans

The Series C funding round, which values KoBold Metals at $2.96 billion, attracted prominent investors, including Durable Capital Partners LP, T. Rowe Price funds, and Gates’ Breakthrough Energy Ventures. Existing stakeholders like Andreessen Horowitz, Mitsubishi Corporation, and Equinor also contributed, highlighting confidence in the company’s mission to accelerate sustainable mining practices.

Expanding a Global Footprint

KoBold Metals is involved in nearly 60 exploration projects across Africa, North America, Australia, and Asia. Since its inception five years ago, the company has strategically acquired rights to resource-rich regions, including northern Quebec, where early-stage discoveries of lithium promise significant returns. With $1 billion raised to date, KoBold is well-positioned to advance its global operations and meet the growing demand for battery metals.

A Game-Changer for the Energy Transition

As the world shifts toward renewable energy and electric vehicles, the demand for critical minerals is skyrocketing. KoBold Metals aims to be at the forefront of this transition, leveraging AI to make mining more efficient and environmentally sustainable. According to CEO Kurt House, 40% of the new capital will be allocated to developing existing projects, with Zambia taking a significant share.

The Road Ahead

KoBold Metals is not just a mining company; it’s a technology-driven force reshaping the mining industry. With its innovative AI tools, strategic partnerships, and strong financial backing, KoBold is poised to play a critical role in securing the materials essential for the green energy revolution.

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