Successful conclusion of pilot polymetallic nodules collection system trials on Allseas’ Hidden Gem
Allseas' Hidden Gem completed pilot nodule collection trials. The two-month test in NORI-D netted about 4,500 tonnes of nodules.
Gratifying test results in the evaluation of the manganese nodules’ content
Tests reduced manganese nodule metals to over 50 percent purity. Iron purity reached 99.5 to 99.8 percent, exceeding typical ironworks output.
Trial run concludes with record haul
Allseas and TMC concluded a two-month Pacific nodule pilot with a record 4,500-tonne haul from the Clarion-Clipperton Zone.
Allseas pilot nodule collection tests, Pacific, Oct 2022
Allseas tested its nodule collector in the NORI-D area of the CCZ. Equipment was deployed from the Hidden Gem in October 2022.
First nodules surface after 4 kilometre journey
Allseas and partner TMC surfaced the first polymetallic nodules from the Pacific seabed, 14 tonnes in a one-hour run.
Cobalt Seabed Resources Limited (CSR)
Cobalt Seabed Resources Limited outlined its Cook Islands operations. It named Michael Henry as board chair and Eusenio Fatialofa as general manager.
Dredging Deep Sea Mining
Dredging Deep Sea Mining: a video from Impossible Metals.
Meeting with Minister for Enterprise Karl-Petter Thorwaldsson
CEO Peter Lindberg presented the firm's plans to the minister. The meeting was held on 25 August and both sides want further contact.
ISA Legal and Technical Commission announces the selection of five (5) candidates to benefit from Deep Ocean Resources Development Co., Ltd. training opportunities
ISA's Legal and Technical Commission picked five DORD trainees. Training runs 27 October to 4 December 2022 aboard a research vessel.
Impossible Metals (YC W22) Declares It’s Not Mining – But Harvesting – Critical Seabed Battery Minerals
Impossible Mining rebranded as Impossible Metals, saying it harvests rather than mines critical seabed battery minerals.