Neutron technology that is revolutionizing resource exploration*

Voluna’s platform collects autonomous and non-invasive geochemical data. Faster than ever.
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Our Solution
Voluna delivers mobile Neutron Activation Analysis (NAA) systems that measure subsurface geochemistry in real time.
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Direct Detection
Gamma spectroscopy directly measures the elemental composition of the ground.
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Non-Invasive & Safe
Autonomous deployment minimizes environmental impact and operational hazards.
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AI-Enhanced Analysis
Proprietary AI enhances our signal to enable rapid geochemical insights for our customers.
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High-Resolution Subsurface Geochemical Mapping

Voluna's airborne approach to geochemical data collection generates richer input for exploration models...faster

Before Voluna
After Voluna
At the heart of Voluna’s platform is our proprietary neutron generator system—engineered for mobile deployment and optimized for mineral discovery. Unlike conventional methods that rely on manual sampling and slow assay lab results, our tech provides real-time geochemical data from below the surface fast and without disruption.
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rapid geochemical mapping

Meet Arturito and Condorito

Voluna’s ground and aerial solutions for rapid geochemical mapping.
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Exploration as a Service
Using drone-deployed neutron generators and AI-powered analysis, we deliver high-resolution subsurface insights without the delays, guesswork, or footprint of traditional exploration. Faster data. Smarter decisions. Leaner operations.
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Pilot Programs
- Greenfield exploration
- Open Pit planning
- Tailings Characterization
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Our  Team
We’re a team of scientists, engineers, entrepreneurs on a mission to transform mineral exploration.
Former Blue Origin and Astranis engineer turned entrepreneur with a track record of delivering cutting edge aerospace solutions, leading Voluna’s company vision and go-to-market strategy
Harvard (MBA), Stanford (MS),
UW-Madison (BS)
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Alexander Strange
Founder & CEO
NASA physicist with experience in space resources & neutron source related research & development
BS, MS, PhD in Engineering Mechanics, UW-Madison
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Dr. Aaron Olson
Founder & CTO
5th-generation miner leading deployment, partnerships, and operational execution across the US and LATAM
Harvard Kennedy (MPA/ID), Navarra (MS), Boston College (BS)
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Elias Fernandini
Founder & COO
NASA engineering experience in ion implantation and neutron source research & development
BS, MS, Engineering Physics,Appalachian State
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Robert Frady
Lead Engineer
Experimental physicist specialized in particle and nuclear instrumentation and large-scale detectors, with extensive experience translating fundamental physics into field-deployed sensing systems.
BS, PhD in Physics, University of Michigan
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Dr. Kael Hanson
Chief Science Officer

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Media and Interviews

Rethink Mining -podcast.
Rethink Mining

Don Toporowski (Rethink Mining) and the founders of VOLUNA, Alexander Strange and Elias P. Fernandini, sit down to unpack how mining exploration is being revolutionized

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Infographic titled 'Mining Landscape' by Cathay Innovation showing stages: Discovery & Exploration, Resource Extraction, Process & Refining, and EOL & Remediation, with associated companies and mining technologies organized into incumbents, entrants, and general mining operations categories.
Cathay Innovation

Glad to see VOLUNA featured in this Cathay Innovation piece on redefining the mining value chain. Mining will always be asset-driven at its core, but the competitive edge is increasingly coming from data and technology.

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Let’s explore smarter — together

Whether you’re expanding an existing site or breaking into new terrain, Voluna brings the tools, tech, and mindset to see the subsurface in a whole new way.
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