Clear mine 360
Transparency That Protects Miners, Buyers, and the Planet
THE CLEARMINE 360 PLATFORM
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Blockchain Traceability
Tamper-proof digital tracking from mine → exporter → buyer, ensuring every mineral batch has a verified chain of custody.
IoT & QR Tagging
Each mineral shipment receives a unique tag linking physical material to digital records, reducing fraud and improving accuracy.
Offline-First Mobile Reporting
Built for low-connectivity regions. Miners and cooperatives can scan, upload photos, and record batch data even without internet.
Community Transparency Dashboard
Local communities can see how value is shared—improving trust and ensuring fair impact distribution.
AI-Driven Monitoring
Automatic alerts for anomalies in shipment routes, safety issues, or environmental-risk patterns.
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Simplified scanning workflow after interviews with miners
Added offline storage due to weak connectivity at mine sites
Developed clearer exporter verification screens
Improved dashboard readability for ESG auditors
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Full visibility from extraction to export
Compliance-ready records for OECD and EU Battery Regulation
More stable and responsible supply for EV + battery manufacturers
Fairer economic outcomes for West African mining communities
Supports SDGs: 8, 9, 12, 13, 16
THE CHALLENGE
Global demand for critical minerals like lithium and cobalt is skyrocketing, yet supply chains in West Africa remain fragile, opaque, and often unsafe. Miners receive limited economic benefit, while exporters and global buyers struggle to verify ethical sourcing.
Demand for lithium is expected to increase more than 40× by 2040, and cobalt nearly 20×, putting massive pressure on mineral-producing countries.
What We Discovered
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Name: Jake, 27, Artisanal Cobalt Miner, Kolwezi
Goals: Earn a stable income, safely move materials to exporters, avoid exploitation
Frustrations: No transparency on pricing, unsafe routes, no proof of origin, weak connectivity
Needs: Simple digital tools that work offline, fair payment, secure verification -
What we learned through interviews and research:
Miners often don’t trust exporters because records are changed or lost.
Exporters struggle to verify ethical sourcing for EU compliance.
Buyers fear reputational damage from unverified supply chains.
Communities want transparency about how much value stays local.
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No reliable proof of origin
Low or no connectivity at mine sites
High risk of fraud in supply documentation
Miners do not know final market prices
ESG auditors must manually verify shipments
Communities don’t know how much value they should receive
Secure Web Dashboard Access
ClearMine 360 gives exporters, regulators, and manufacturers a secure web dashboard to verify mineral shipments and manage ESG compliance in real time.
• Role-based login for B2B partners
• Encrypted shipment and ESG data
• Real-time status and audit history
• Built for critical mineral supply chains in West Africa
Real-Time Shipment Traceability
The ClearMine 360 mobile platform enables instant verification of mineral batches through QR scanning and live tracking from mine to export terminal.
• Unique QR codes for every batch
• Verified origin and chain-of-custody records
• In-transit route visibility for buyers and auditors
• Instant alerts for route changes or irregular activity
“A secure and sustainable supply of critical minerals is essential for a rapid and affordable clean energy transition.”
IMPACT — NET POSITIVE
How ClearMine 360 benefits people, the planet, and the mineral supply chain.
Environmental Impact
Reduction of fraud → lower illegal mining.
Lower CO₂ from reduced transport routes.
Encourages responsible extraction aligned with global goals.
Social Impact
Fair, verified payments for artisanal miners like Jake.
Transparent value distribution builds trust.
Offline-first tools empower remote communities.
Economic Impact
Better exporter compliance → higher-value sales.
Reduces risk for EV/battery buyers.
Helps local communities retain documented value.
MARKET OPPORTUNITY
WHY IT WORKS IN BUSINESS
Target Customers
Cobalt miners
Exporters in West Africa
EV & battery manufacturers
ESG auditors & agencies
Market Size & Growth
Lithium → 40× growth by 2040
Cobalt → 20× growth from EV batteries
Battery market → $400B by 2030
Why ClearMine 360 Wins
Fast verification reduces delays
Offline functionality solves the region’s biggest barrier
Tamper-proof blockchain builds trust
Buyers pay premiums for verified ethical minerals
“ClearMine 360 combines offline usability, tamper-proof traceability, and community transparency — a combination most competitors do not offer.”
BUSINESS MODEL
Primary Revenue:
Subscription fee for exporters using digital traceability dashboard
Transaction fee per verified mineral batch
Secondary Revenue:
Premium analytics for buyers (risk insights, fraud alerts)
ESG reporting tools for auditors
Cost Structure
System development & maintenance
Cloud infrastructure + blockchain ledger costs
On-site training and community deployment
24/7 Customer support
Path Forward
Phase 1: Pilot with 1–2 mining cooperatives in Kolwezi
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Phase 2: Expand to regional exporters; integrate buyer dashboards
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Phase 3: Partnerships with EV manufacturers for premium traceability
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Phase 4: Scale across West Africa; include lithium & manganese sites
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Contact Us
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