
Kurt House
CEO and co-founder of KoBold Metals, a company focused on using data-driven approaches to discover and mine critical minerals like cobalt.
Top 3 podcasts with Kurt House
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Sep 12, 2024 • 41min
Reinventing Mining to Power the World
Kurt House, co-founder and CEO of KoBold Metals, shares insights on revolutionizing the mining industry for the renewable energy transition. He discusses the enormous demand for essential metals like copper and lithium, and how AI and data science are pivotal in discovering these resources. Kurt recounts a significant copper discovery in Zambia, while balancing personal anecdotes from his family trips. He emphasizes the need for innovative exploration techniques and the importance of fostering a supportive culture in mining management.

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Jan 14, 2025 • 1h 15min
KoBold Metals Co-Founder and CEO Kurt House
Kurt House, co-founder and CEO of KoBold Metals who uses scientific computing and ML to accelerate mineral discovery. He discusses scaling exploration to meet electrification demand. He tells the story of building KoBold, the Zambia copper breakthrough, and how data science, novel hardware, and a multidisciplinary team reshape mining.

Jun 29, 2022 • 33min
Mining the Data for Cobalt
Kurt House, CEO and co-founder of Kobold Metals, and John Thompson, a Cornell geosciences professor, dive deep into the world of cobalt mining. They discuss how data and technology are revolutionizing cobalt sourcing amid increasing demand for electric vehicles. The conversation covers cobalt's critical role in battery performance, the challenges of finding new deposits, and the transformative impact of AI on mineral prospecting. They also explore the urgent need for responsible sourcing and innovative mining practices for a sustainable future.


