"The Metals Company is working to get a green light to deploy similar machines for commercial harvesting over an area of 65,000 square kilometers, to extract over 600 million metric tons of nodules."
"Countries such as the United States, companies including The Metals Company and some scientists argue that there aren't enough easily accessible critical minerals on land to supply the growing demand."
"A large-scale shift to clean energy could quadruple demand for critical metals and rare earth elements, according to the International Energy Agency."
Deep ocean mining is gaining attention as a potential solution to the increasing demand for critical minerals necessary for clean energy. The Metals Company has successfully piloted a subsea harvester to extract mineral-rich nodules from the ocean floor. With over 31 initiatives underway globally, including participation from various countries, there is a push to explore these untapped resources. However, there is significant debate regarding the environmental impact and safety of deep-sea mining, with concerns raised by researchers and conservation groups.
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