Engineering the Future of Mining Tech

Peridio sat down with Taylor Cooper, CEO of MistyWest, who reveals how advanced embedded systems are revolutionizing mining—from cosmic ray detectors to AI-powered safety systems.

Topics Covered:

• 🔧 Muon Tomography → Using particle accelerator tech to X-ray underground ore deposits
• 🔧 Extreme Miniaturization → Shrinking car-sized detectors into 10cm borehole sensors
• 🤖 Edge AI in Mining → Computer vision systems preventing accidents in real-time
• 🔬 Biotech Mining → Bacteria that selectively extract metals from ore
• 🏗️ Scaling Challenge → Why mining must grow 6x to support global electrification

Some key insights from the discussion include the “Commercial Readiness Level” framework for knowing when to outsource development, the hidden complexity of transitioning from prototype to production at scale, and why tunnel boring machines might replace explosives in mining.