Ursa Mining builds purpose‑engineered autonomous excavators and haul trucks for mining operations, using safety‑focused control algorithms validated against industry production metrics. Their equipment is rigorously tested in partnership with the largest U.S. alluvial gold mine, enabling mining companies to reduce labor reliance, lower operating costs, and accelerate the transition to fully autonomous mines.
Funding
Funding not disclosed
Founders
Product
Problem
The mining sector faces high capital expenditures, long development cycles, and a shrinking skilled workforce, resulting in costly and slow production scaling.
Solution
Ursa Mining develops autonomous earth‑moving equipment specifically engineered for mining operations. By reverse‑engineering autonomy challenges against industry production metrics, the company creates systems that can operate safely and reliably in harsh mine environments. Their technology is validated through rigorous testing in partnership with the largest active alluvial gold mine in the United States, ensuring performance meets real‑world safety and efficiency standards. The autonomous equipment is designed to integrate into existing mine workflows, reducing reliance on human operators and accelerating the path toward fully autonomous mines.
Target Audience
Primary customers are mid‑to‑large scale mining companies seeking to lower operating costs, shorten development timelines, and mitigate workforce shortages through automation.
Features
- Purpose‑built autonomous excavators and haul trucks optimized for mining terrain and material handling
- Safety‑focused control algorithms validated against industry‑standard production metrics
- Real‑world pilot testing at a major U.S. alluvial gold mine to certify reliability and performance
- Scalable architecture that enables incremental automation, supporting a gradual transition to full mine autonomy
- Integrated monitoring and diagnostics to maintain operational uptime and reduce maintenance costs