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Allseas and TMC subsidiary NORI recently wrapped up the first integrated #nodule collection system trials in the CCZ since the 1970s, collecting roughly 4,500 tonnes of nodules and lifting over 3,000 tonnes up a 4.3km-long riser to the surface. The pilot system will next be upgraded to a production capacity of 1.3 million tonnes per annum ahead of our first commercial project, Project Zero. Learn more about the pilot system trials from Allseas engineers themselves in this short video.  #deepsea #offshore #batterymetals #nickel #cobalt

Congratulations to Congress members and nodule champions re-elected last night who - along with sitting Senators - are helping build U.S. critical mineral independence and safeguarding the nation's economy, and national security. #deepseamining #energytransition #nationalsecurity #criticalminerals #supplychain #nickel #cobalt #copper #manganese

In our October newsletter, we look back on the significant progress made in the U.S. - on both sides of the aisle - on the topic of deep-sea minerals. Following today’s election, many pending actions are set to accelerate in 2025. https://lnkd.in/eQKzVkPj #deepseamining #energytransition #criticalminerals #supplychain #nickel #cobalt #copper #manganese

As the U.S. heads to the polls, we’re looking back on significant efforts - on both sides of the aisle - to strengthen national supply chains through deep-sea minerals. The deep-sea is a major priority for the U.S. and post-election many pending actions are set to accelerate in 2025. In March, ~350 former political and military leaders urged the Senate to ratify UNCLOS, warning of the loss of deep-sea mineral sites worth trillions. Their letter followed the introduction of the Responsible Use of Seafloor Resources Act (H.R. 7636) in Congress, which aims to provide financial support for deep-sea minerals to secure critical mineral independence for defense, energy, and cleantech. With support from military leaders and industry groups, the Act and other initiatives underscores the nation’s commitment to assessing the potential of deep-sea minerals to address supply chain vulnerabilities. Amid growing U.S. interest, we await the DoD’s response to our application for $9M to assess feasibility of a U.S. plant to refine nodule-derived intermediates. Recent U.S. Progress on Deep-Sea Minerals Letter from 350 former political and military leaders: https://lnkd.in/emJGf2fA Responsible Use of Seafloor Resources Act: https://lnkd.in/g2qrcrGA Letter from Over 30 Armed Services leaders to U.S. Gov: https://lnkd.in/e6ciHSMb Congressional Research Service report on Seabed Mining - October 2024: https://lnkd.in/e96Xse8n #deepseamining #energytransition #criticalminerals #supplychain #industrialpolicy #nickel #cobalt #copper #manganese

New report by the 'Voice of German Industry', BDI - Bundesverband der Deutschen Industrie e.V., notes that Germany cannot afford to be left behind on deep-sea mineral exploitation and should engage in regulations to allow responsible operations. "Japan, Saudi Arabia, Norway - more and more countries are focusing on the extraction of raw materials in the deep sea. Germany cannot escape this trend." "The question now is rather when - and not whether - the commercial mining of manganese nodules will come. In November 2022, the German government declared its support for a precautionary pause in deep-sea resource extraction. This step is not very effective. This is because there is no majority for it internationally or in the [ISA] with its 169 member states. Therefore, a precautionary pause or a unilateral moratorium will neither lead to less extraction of raw materials in the deep sea nor to more environmental research or the development of high environmental protection standards." Read the report: https://lnkd.in/eKCmTZEd #deepseamining #energytransition #criticalminerals #offshore #industry #nickel #copper #cobalt #manganese

As befits a Common Heritage resource, public engagement is key and new technologies can help connect people with these environments. We continue to iterate on our innovative Digital Twin to provide the regulator and stakeholders with eyes and ears on our operations. #deepseamining #adaptivemanagement #digitaltwin #energytransition #criticalminerals #offshore #nickel #cobalt #copper #manganese

For almost 40 years, Allseas have pioneered innovative solutions to achieve what many said couldn't be done. From lifting platforms to lifting seafloor nodules, they are the perfect partner to bring our emerging industry to life. #deepseamining #energytransition #criticalminerals #offshore #engineering #innovation

The four metals contained in nodules are critical not just for the energy transition, but will support the ongoing industrialisation of the developing world and global population growth. In a new global criticality ranking published by International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA) and the Norwegian Institute of International Affairs (NUPI), nickel, copper, cobalt and manganese received 'most critical' status from a broader list of 45 minerals. Read the full report: https://lnkd.in/e-Wvb9V3 #deepseamining #energytransition #development #criticalminerals #nickel #cobalt #copper #manganese

TMC CFO Craig Shesky recently presented to investors at the Benchmark Mineral Intelligence World Tour NYC co-hosted by Bloomberg where he touched upon the latest developments in our effort to develop the world's largest source of battery metals in seafloor polymetallic nodules. Watch the full presentation: https://lnkd.in/gb_EpXTA #deepseamining #energytransition #criticalminerals #nickel #cobalt #copper #manganese

The Republic of Nauru has been sponsoring NORI’s offshore exploration efforts for over a decade. During the recent UN General Assembly meetings in New York, we were privileged to sit down for an interview with H.E. President Adeang to discuss Nauru’s past, and why nodules must be part of its future. https://lnkd.in/dKreqd-b #deepseamining #energytransition #criticalminerals #development #offshore #research