Hades Mining is building a technology-driven resources company centered on its IPL Cerberus laser drilling system. The team includes experts in photonics and aims to make the economic extraction of critical minerals in Europe viable. Initial operational focus is on copper and palladium to support the energy transition, while the company cites geothermal resource development as a longer-term objective. The founder and CEO, Dr. Max Werner, brings experience from military service, strategy consulting at KPMG, drone development at Wecorp Industries, and strategy leadership at AI defense firm Adarga. The company positions itself within the Deep-Tech scene and seeks to reduce European dependence on foreign critical-raw-material supply.

Total raised

$24M

Funding rounds

2

Latest round

Seed

Latest activity

Feb 2026