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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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The Metals Company is an explorer of lower-impact battery metals from seafloor polymetallic nodules, on a dual mission: (1) supply metals for the clean energy transition with the least possible negative environmental and social impact and (2) accelerate the transition to a circular metal economy. Deep sea mining remains controversial.

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IEEE Humanitarian Program Sees Record Growth

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International Telecommunication Union secretary-general. The committee also for the first time awarded funding for projects in Fiji and Spain. The kibandas will use solar energy to power lights, refrigeration units, and security cameras. The project received funding from IEEE HAC.

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