The only way we can prove our impact level is to collect nodules from the seafloor, so that is what we will do. We will carry out a test where our robot picks up nodules, typically called “component testing” or “test mining,” depending on scope. During this test, there will be a wide range of environmental monitoring to characterize the environmental impact, including sediment monitoring and a photomosaic with detailed imagery before and after the test. Before the test, sediment modeling will be carried out to estimate the sediment disturbance. Impossible Metals is committed to transparency about all modeling and monitoring results.
Impossible Metals is collaborating with BGR to test our hovering selective harvesting robot for collecting critical metals from the seabed. See the press release.
