Global demand for copper, nickel, manganese, cobalt, and other critical materials is accelerating — driven by electrification, AI, and clean energy technologies — and is expected to grow by 500% by 2050.

Over 70% of global supply is concentrated in politically unstableor monopolized regions—threatening long-term access and strategic independence.

Traditional mining leads
to deforestation, pollution, and
unsafe labor practices—making
it increasingly costly and socially unacceptable.

The deep sea holds an
untapped, high-purity resource
base. If approached with care and responsibility, it offers a cleaner,
more scalable path forward.