Powering TiO2 Mining with ISRU.AI’s Autonomous Intelligence
Mining is conducted on the surface via regolith processing and beneficiation. Subsurface spaces are reserved for habitats, storage, maintenance bays, and critical infrastructure—shielded from radiation, micrometeoroids, dust, and thermal swings. Living underground protects the commercial settlement. Our approach is informed by extensive research from historical and modern lunar exploration studies.
Lava tubes shield people and critical assets from radiation and dust, improving uptime for habitats, labs, and maintenance. Studies confirm that intact lava tubes, like those detected in Marius Hills, offer pristine environments protected from cosmic radiation and micrometeorites.
Stable subsurface conditions reduce energy costs for life support and storage. Radar sounder data reveals thermally stable cavities ideal for long-term habitation and operations staging.
Surface for mining and processing; underground for living, storage, and control rooms. This clear separation scales safely and simplifies logistics with ISRU.AI’s robotic fleets.
Our understanding of underground habitats supporting surface mining in Marius Hills is grounded in key scientific documents. Explore these references to learn more about the geological and operational advantages: