The Metals Company Inc is a mineral exploration and development company focused on sourcing battery‐grade metals from polymetallic nodules found on the deep seabed. The company’s proprietary approach targets nodules rich in nickel, cobalt, copper and manganese, which are essential components in electric vehicle batteries and other clean‐energy technologies. By leveraging advanced robotics and remote‐operations technology, the company aims to deliver a lower‐impact alternative to traditional terrestrial mining.
Originally founded in 2011 as DeepGreen Solutions, the company holds exploration contracts awarded by the International Seabed Authority in the Clarion‐Clipperton Zone of the Pacific Ocean. These contracts grant exclusive rights to explore and, subject to regulatory approvals, develop large areas of the seabed for nodule collection. The Metals Company positions its operations as a means to help meet growing global demand for critical metals while reducing land‐based environmental disruption.
In 2021, The Metals Company completed a business combination with Sustainable Opportunities Acquisition Corp., transitioning to a publicly traded entity. Warrants to purchase its common stock trade under the symbol TMCWW on the Nasdaq. This transaction provided the company with capital to advance engineering studies, environmental baseline research and stakeholder engagement programs.
Leadership includes founder and Executive Chairman Gerard Barron, who has guided strategic partnerships and research initiatives since inception. The Metals Company also collaborates with academic institutions, oceanographers and regulatory bodies to establish best practices for responsible seabed mining and to advance the field’s scientific understanding.
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