DeepGreen Trainee: Raphael Silva
DeepGreen trainee Raphael Silva joined a CCZ expedition. The program is run by the International Seabed Authority.
Expedition 4A: Dropping the lines
The Metals Company deployed ocean moorings during Expedition 4A. The goal is to study the deep ocean environment in the Clarion Clipperton Zone.
Offshore System Illustration
The Metals Company illustrated its seabed nodule-collection system. The company says the method generates near zero solid waste.
How would you explain DeepGreen’s work to a child?
Barron explained DeepGreen's seafloor mining mission to a child. He said nodules fuel EV batteries without cutting down rainforests.
DeepGreen Trainee: Lucía Villar
Lucía Villar, a Chilean trainee, joined DeepGreen's CCZ expedition. The trip supports the International Seabed Authority's training program.
Why do we need to collect metals from the sea?
DeepGreen CEO Gerard Barron says the green shift needs more metals. He warns land mining harms biodiversity and adds CO2.
Journey of a Box Core
The Metals Company explores the Clarion Clipperton Zone 4km deep. A box core round trip takes about three hours.
Allseas acquires ship for deep-sea polymetallic nodule collection in partnership with The Metals Company
Allseas acquires the 228 meter drillship Vitoria 10000 to convert into a nodule collection vessel with TMC.
Copper, Nickel, Cobalt & Manganese Derived From Polymetallic Nodules
DeepGreen Metals produced a nickel, copper and cobalt alloy from seafloor nodules, advancing its zero-tailings plant plans.
Mineral Resource Estimation Report for NORI Area D
TMC's NORI Area D resource update showed a 51% tonnage increase in areas upgraded to measured and indicated status.