The global #energy transition depends on critical minerals such as lithium, nickel, and cobalt but traditional #mining often comes with a heavy environmental footprint. #Quantum technologies are set to transform the industry by offering unprecedented accuracy which can drive efficiency, cut risks, and reduce impacts. Start-ups Quminex and Nomad Atomics, selected as UpLink - World Economic Forum Top Innovators, are using quantum computing, #AI, and advanced quantum sensors for a cleaner energy fu