Marine Minerals

Minerals are key for the energy transition.

Several independent and renowned organisations have highlighted the important role and increasing demand for minerals in the energy transition.

The IEA estimates a quadrupling of minerals required to meet the sustainable development scenario from 2020 to 2040. The higher our climate ambition – the higher the demand for minerals will be.

Our working model is that marine minerals, due to their generally higher ore grades, as well as the low biomass and organic carbon context of the deep-sea, could come with a smaller environmental and climate footprint compared to land-based mining. However, important questions remain to be answered before any firm conclusions can be drawn.

We believe these questions are best answered by a broad collaboration across disciplines and different organisations and companies. 

GCE Ocean Technology have many of the key players in our cluster, as well as strong national and international partnerships, needed to accelerate the joint knowledge gathering to better understand the deep-sea environment, its ecosystem and resources.

We will be a driving force in the transition into new and growing ocean industries to develop new export-oriented jobs and sustainable value creation.

We use the terminology Marine Minerals for all types of minerals located at/in the ocean seabed, hence referred to as seabed minerals by many. Our focus is on deep-sea mineral deposits, containing several minerals of huge importance for the energy transition from fossil fuels to renewable energy.

Read more about the following key aspects regarding marine minerals:

• Key drivers
• Legal framework
• Environmental impact
• Types of marine minerals
• Market and resource potential
• Frequently asked questions

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