- SpaceGold, Lunar Station, and Planex form a partnership to map metal-rich mining sites on the Moon, with operations planned as early as Q1 2027.
- The collaboration aims to exploit lunar resources, particularly platinum-group metals, to reduce reliance on Earth-mined resources and promote environmental stewardship.
LONG BEACH, Calif. — In a groundbreaking alliance, SpaceGold, Lunar Station, and Planex have announced a partnership that could redefine the future of mining and environmental stewardship. These companies are uniting to map potential mining sites on the Moon, with operations planned as early as the first quarter of 2027.
SpaceGold, a U.S.-based space company, is on a mission to mine and return resources from space more cost-effectively than mines on Earth. Lunar Station Corporation, initially founded as an MIT start-up, provides intricate lunar surface data analytics solutions. Planex offers expert advisory services on planetary geology and the environments that technology must function in on the Moon and other planets.
A New Era of Mining
This partnership is not just about mining; it’s about reimagining how we source essential materials. The Moon, rich in platinum-group metals such as rhodium, iridium, platinum, and palladium, presents a tantalizing opportunity. These metals, critical for various industries on Earth, are abundant in the Moon’s volcanic terrains, as revealed by spacecraft spectral and reflectance data.
“We are very excited to be working with the team at SpaceGold. Their innovative approach is mobilizing and accelerating the lunar mineral resource utilization industry in every way,” said Blair DeWitt, CEO of Lunar Station Corp.
Navigating Lunar Challenges
Mining the Moon isn’t without its challenges. The Moon’s unique impactor, radiation, vacuum, geologic, and gravitational features require a different approach compared to Earth. This is where the expertise of Lunar Station and Planex becomes invaluable. They will define logistical staging areas on the Moon’s surface for SpaceGold’s mining operations near former volcanic eruptive centers.
A Sustainable Vision
“Space mining holds the key to unlocking our full industrial potential both on Earth and beyond,” said Jasper Julian, CEO of SpaceGold Corp.
Kirby Runyon, Ph.D., founder/CEO of Planex, added, “My company Planex is ready to help SpaceGold find the most profitable sites on the Moon for production of valuable platinum-group metals for use on Earth while also preserving the Moon’s natural beauty.”
Charting a New Path for Our Planet
As the world grapples with the environmental consequences of mining, this partnership offers a glimpse into a future where resource acquisition is not only about profit but also about preserving and protecting our home planet. It’s a bold vision, and it’s a call to think differently about the role of industry in shaping that future.
For more information, visit the companies’ websites: SpaceGold, Lunar Station, and Planex.
