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Work on significant technical challenges that make industry more efficient and sustainable

Work with other suppliers, startups, and innovators. Collaborate with subject matter experts and leaders from industry.

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Real Opporuntities

Earn support to validate and take your solution further

Hundreds of thousands of dollars in prizes have been earned by the community already, but that's just the beginning.
You keep the intellectual property in solutions you develop. If you want to take them further, we'll connect you with paying customers and industry insiders. Mentors and advisers in the community can help bring your product to market.

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Join the largest community of suppliers, startups, and innovators connecting with customers in the energy and resources industry.

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Welcome to the largest community of suppliers, startups, and innovators solving the challenges of the energy and natural resources industry.

We help you solve technical challenges, develop internal capability, and identify disruptive threats and opportunities.

Solutions from the Unearthed community are making a significant impact on the bottom lines of our industry partners.

Find out how Newcrest is able to access digital talent on demand.

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You have access to
1,000s + Suppliers, Startups, and Innovators
$millions + Savings realised for Industry
250 + Technology Solutions
hundreds Network of Industry Leaders

"Technology and the usefulness of data is increasing at a faster pace than any one company can keep up with. Our partnership with Unearthed, creates a vital link connecting Origin Energy with new ideas, technologies, opportunities and ultimately innovation – helping us deliver energy to our customers and communities."

Felicity Underhill

General Manager, Strategy Execution at Origin Energy

"Anglo American is proud to collaborate with Unearthed and explore innovative approaches to Anglo American’s real mining challenges."

Dave Palmer

Head of Technical, Anglo American Metallurgical Coal

"Working with Unearthed is a great opportunity to connect with some of the best minds in the technology and data science space."

Karl Stokes

Head of Integrated Operations, Nickel West

"The presentations were amazing. We had some young people that had very limited information about the industry, yet they managed to create some great solutions. I couldn’t be more thrilled about the results of the engagement."

Michelle Ash

Chief Innovation Officer, Barrick Gold

"We recognise that people with no mining or resources experience can bring valuable insights to solving challenges the industry faces. We’re excited to partner with Unearthed.... in pursuit of more efficient, effective and safer ways to work."

Graham Reynolds

Head of Technology WA Iron Ore, BHP

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