All resource extraction has impacts. The question is how those impacts compare — and how they are managed.
Polymetallic nodules are found on the abyssal plain at depths of 4,000 to 6,000 meters, where there is no sunlight and very little biomass. Most life in these environments is microscopic, and larger organisms are sparse.
Our system is designed to detect and avoid marine life, minimize sediment disturbance, and leave a significant portion of nodules undisturbed. Every project must also undergo a rigorous Environmental Impact Assessment before any mining can proceed, with independent scientific validation of impacts.
