Fleet Space and Rio collaborate on lithium exploration

Satellite and space services company Fleet Space Technologies will collaborate with Rio Tinto to advance exploration at its Rincon Lithium Project in Argentina.

Leveraging Fleet Space’s AI and satellite enabled exploration solution, ExoSphere, Rio Tinto will develop 3D subsurface maps of the reservoir, basement depth, and brine influencing structures across 100km2 of the project’s salt flat (pictured).

ExoSphere’s end-to-end capabilities enable real-time 3D Ambient Noise Tomography (ANT) data acquisition and processing by Fleet Space’s satellite network to deliver actionable 3D subsurface insights in days.

The Co-Founder & CEO of Fleet Space Technologies Flavia Tata Nardini said: “We are proud to deploy ExoSphere’s real-time multiphysics capabilities in support of Rio Tinto’s data-driven exploration for energy transition minerals.

“We look forward to bringing the latest innovations in spacetech, 3D multiphysics, and AI to unlock new insights, predictive capabilities, and sustainability benefits to advance the development of world-class operations globally.”

Edge computing in ExoSphere’s smart seismic sensors enable real-time transmission and processing of high-quality 3D data by Fleet Space’s satellite network, delivering actionable 3D subsurface insights up to 5km in depth.

By streamlining data acquisition, processing, integration, and delivery of AI-enabled 3D insights, ExoSphere simplifies data operations, enhances the quality and speed of decision making, and helps to minimise environmental footprint.

Adoption of ExoSphere has fueled Fleet Space’s growth over the past year, which included a $50 million Series C funding round.

Picture: Rio Tinto