Mariana Minerals raises $310.0M Series B (United States, Aug 2026)

The AI boom runs on metal. A two-year-old startup just raised $310m to mine it, autonomously, on US soil. - The Next Web

Mariana Minerals is a startup focused on autonomous mining of critical minerals in the United States. It aims to reduce dependence on foreign sources, particularly China, by utilizing AI technology to enhance mining efficiency and production. The company has raised significant funding to support its operations and expansion plans.

The AI boom runs on metal. A two-year-old startup just raised $310m to mine it, autonomously, on US soil.  The Next Web