The Impossible Metals Difference
Impossible Metals is delivering mining solutions that are vastly better for people and planet than existing land-based mining. These solutions will be responsible, ethical, sustainable, cost-effective, and profitable. In time (~50 years), it may be possible to rely on recycling. Until that time comes, we believe that mining can, and should, be dramatically different.
The above table is the expert opinion of Impossible Metals. Logos used for editorial & comparative purposes.
The above images show terrestrial Indonesian nickel mine site before and after mining.
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The above images show terrestrial DRC cobalt mine site before and after mining.
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The above images show terrestrial South African manganese mine site before and after mining.
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The above images show terrestrial Chilean copper mine site before and after mining.
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The above images show the CCZ nodule field before and after mining by dredging and riser systems.
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The above images show the CCZ nodule field before and after collection by Impossible Metals.
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Impossible Metal’s AUV delicately extracts mineral-rich nodules. Competing dredging designs destroy the habitat.
