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The Metals Company contracts CSIRO-led consortium to develop environmental monitoring and management plan for deep-sea nodule collection

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Last year our subsidiary, NORI, completed environmental baseline studies in partnership with leading marine research institutions. The Metals Company (TMC) announced that its Australian subsidiary, The Metals Company Australia Pty Ltd., Deep sea mining remains controversial. Earlier post.). Earlier post.).

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Bcomp closes US$35M Series B with mobility and impact venture capital

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Bcomp, a leading manufacturer of high-performance components made from natural fibers, has closed its oversubscribed Series B financing round of CHF 32.4 The new funding will help scale the business to a global commercial and production footprint, maximizing its sustainability impact. Starting with the iFE.20

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MIT, Scripps study examines behavior of midwater sediment plumes from deep-sea nodule mining

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In April, the BMW Group, WWF and other companies—including the Volvo Group—undertook, as a precautionary measure, not to use deep-ocean minerals or finance deep-sea mining until comprehensive scientific research into the impact of deep-sea mining can be conducted and the consequences for the environment are clearly assessed.

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