Ocean Mining

Beneath the oceans lies a treasure trove of mineral wealth. Extracting these minerals is only just becoming possible with new technologies, but will have a big impact on our lives over the next few decades. Rare earth elements, used in smartphones and many green technologies, are growing increasingly scarce on land, or their sources are inside conflict zones. Mining them from the ocean floor could provide benefits to both consumers and business. However, the impact on the environment under the s...