How the Eureka Collection System Selectively Collects Polymetallic Nodules from the Seabed
Impossible Metals built robots that selectively pick nodules. Each cycle repeats every 4 hours with ship-based robot swarms.
Deep Sea Mining Debate
Oliver Gunasekara and Victor Vescovo debated deep sea mining merits. Vescovo said full output would supply under 2% of world nickel demand.
Smart Hook I Capture Video
Impossible Metals released video of Smart Hook I's docking test. The hook docked autonomously with the firm's Eureka II underwater vehicle.
How Impossible Metals Tests Underwater Robots for Responsible Deep-Sea Mineral Collection
Impossible Metals built a tow tank lab to test its Eureka III vehicle. A Stewart platform gives it six degrees of freedom to mimic ocean motion.
Webinar: The Complex World of Batteries: How Impossible Metals Changes the Landscape
Impossible Metals held a webinar on battery metal demand trends. Bob Galyen projected global demand near 5 terawatts by 2030.
Benthic Plumes – What does the data tell us?
TMC's 2022 test mining data show sediment resettles quickly. Up to 98% settles on the seabed, mostly within 1-2km.
Webinar: AI for Responsible Deep Sea Minerals Targeting Faster, Smarter, Safer
Portuguese startup DeepFocus will present AI seabed targeting. Its CCZ model has about 5 kg/m2 error and over 70% accuracy.
Debmarine Namibia has unveiled two next-generation crawlers
Debmarine Namibia unveiled two next-generation subsea crawlers. The N$1.1 billion crawlers aim to raise diamond recovery by 20%.
Webinar: The Implications of China’s Deep Sea Mining Strategy on US Defense Presence in Oceania
Lucia Fogler maps China's deep-sea mining contracts and vessels. She finds China holds 5 ISA contracts near Hawaii and the Marianas.
US House of Representatives Natural Resources Legislative Hearing Testimony
Moana Minerals' Hans Smit gave testimony to a US House panel. The hearing took place on September 3, 2025.