Key points
- Dr. Gregory Stone, DeepGreen’s Chief Ocean Scientist, discusses the company’s environmental case with Rennier Gadabu, Nauru’s Minister for Commerce, Industry, Environment, Climate Change and Infrastructure Development.
- Stone argues deep-sea mineral extraction offers an alternative to fossil fuels and destructive land-based mining, as growing wind, solar and wave energy use drives rising demand for battery metals.
- He says DeepGreen is committed to sourcing metals to electrify cars, towns and boats currently powered by fossil fuels.
- Stone says the company is committed to closing the loop by ensuring battery metals and batteries are recycled properly rather than disposed of carelessly.
