From Mars to Mineral Discovery

NASA-proven field sensing and live analytics that turn unexplored ground into decision-grade maps—so governments, landowners (if you own the mineral rights), and operators can discover faster, cheaper, and predictably.

meet the team

our VISION

TO Become the World’s First MRI for the Earth

BEAM is redefining how the world discovers the minerals that power electrification. By combining proven sensing technology with real-time analysis, we help governments and landowners uncover resources quickly, responsibly, and with greater certainty—building secure supply chains while reducing cost and risk.

our MISSION

To Turn the Unknown Into Trusted Numbers

Scan first, drill surgically. We generate fresh, high-density surface chemistry and quantify odds in real time—so decisions, deals, and deployments move months faster with less risk.

Exploration Is the Bottleneck

BEAM exists because discovery has stalled. Critical minerals remain locked underground while demand surges. We move faster by scanning first, mapping anomalies in real time, and quantifying probabilities. That clarity means fewer holes, placed with purpose, and stronger outcomes for landowners and governments.

Smart Mining Market Surging by 70%

The smart mining market is expected to rise from $16.9 billion in 2024 to $28.7 billion by 2030, an 11.2% CAGR. Beam’s precision mapping directly addresses this need—delivering faster, cheaper, and more reliable resource discovery.

The First to Unlock Optical Intelligence

Incumbent labs and OEMs can’t keep pace with the demand for real-time data. Beam’s NASA-proven platform scales across industries, setting a new standard for clarity and speed.

Meet the Team

  • John Douglas

    Co-founder & CEO

    Strategist, Project Developer, Ex-Military

  • Pablo Sobron

    Co-Founder, CTO

    Planetary Spectroscoper, Inventor, Serial Founder

  • Andries Hoekema

    Co-Founder, CFO

    Financial Planning and Growth Strategy, Capital Raising, Investor Relations

  • Jamie Murray

    Co-Founder, COO

    Operational Development, Client Relations, Growth, Entrepreneur, Ex-Military

Don’t leave value in the ground

Join landowners and agencies using BEAM to convert acres into answers and fair deals. Drop your email—we’ll take it from here.

Frequently Asked Questions…

  • Traditional exploration drills first and hopes for the best, often wasting years and millions. BEAM scans the surface with proven sensors, creates real-time anomaly maps, and quantifies probabilities. The result is fewer holes, faster timelines, and clearer decisions.

  • Governments, landowners with mineral rights, and operators who need to evaluate concessions all gain value. By upgrading the odds before drilling, BEAM helps clients negotiate stronger terms, reduce risk, and capture more of the upside.

  • In Utah, BEAM’s two-week survey raised the odds of finding lithium from under 10% to 36%, cut cycle time from 24 months to 6, reduced drill sites from ten to two, and lifted expected value from $235M to nearly $1B.

  • Electrification is pulling mineral demand forward, but discovery is still slow, costly, and uncertain. BEAM is acting now by generating new, high-density surface data that improves odds in days, not years—unlocking critical resources when they’re needed most.