Rockbreaks Wheaton Precious Metals Corp. (NYSE: WPM) (TSX: WPM) Launches Third Future Of Mining Challenge With $1 Million Prize

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Wheaton Precious Metals (NYSE: WPM) (TSX: WPM) has launched the third edition of its Future of Mining Challenge, offering a US$1 million award to a cleantech venture developing innovative technologies that strengthen orebody knowledge or improve mineral extraction methods. The 2026/2027 challenge focuses on solutions designed to optimize mining operations and reduce land impacts, with expressions of interest being accepted through Aug. 21, 2026. The initiative, conducted in collaboration with the University of British Columbia Sauder School of Business, aims to accelerate the development of early-stage technologies that enhance mining performance while supporting environmental sustainability.

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Wheaton Precious Metals is the world's premier precious metals streaming company with the highest-quality portfolio of long-life, low-cost assets. Its business model offers investors leverage to commodity prices and exploration upside but with a much lower risk profile than a traditional mining company. Wheaton delivers amongst the highest cash operating margins in the mining industry, allowing it to pay a competitive dividend and continue to grow through accretive acquisitions. Wheaton is committed to strong ESG practices and giving back to the communities where Wheaton and its mining partners operate. Wheaton creates sustainable value through streaming.

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