Eureka I picking up rocks autonomously in the lake (May 2023)
Impossible Metals filmed Eureka I picking up rocks in a lake. The autonomous test took place in May 2023.
Norway gives green light for seabed minerals
Norway's parliament approved opening part of its continental shelf for seabed mineral exploration, not yet extraction, on January 9.
Webinar: Inconvenient Facts About LFP Batteries
A webinar detailed drawbacks of LFP batteries versus NMC chemistry. LFP packs offer about a third less driving range than NMC packs.
Expedition 4 (Ep 13) The Engine Room Gang
Expedition 4's engine room crew manage heat, noise and propulsion. Daily maintenance keeps the vessel running and available.
Expedition 4 (Ep 12 ) Our Chief Engineer
Expedition 4's chief engineer oversees the vessel's machinery. The team keeps all systems running in hot, humid conditions.
Expedition 4 (Ep 11) The Remotely Operated Vehicle (ROV)
An ROV streams real-time views of the seabed during Expedition 4. Scientists use its footage and samples collected on the project.
Expedition 4 (Ep 10) Our Very Able Seaman
Expedition 4 (Ep 10) Our Very Able Seaman: a video from Moana Minerals.
NORI-D Environment Program Update
NORI presented new benthic plume data from its NORI-D test site. Roughly 95 percent of the plume stays within meters of the seafloor.
Expedition 4 (Ep 9) The Operations Room
Episode 9 of Expedition 4 tours the vessel's operations room. The company calls it the nerve center for seafloor mapping and ROV work.
Expedition 4 (Ep 7) – The Galley
The seventh episode of Expedition 4 profiles the ship's galley team. Its multi-national, high-quality meals keep the crew and science teams fed at sea.