EMINENT Project Completed: Demonstrating a Responsible and Scalable Value Chain for Seabed Minerals
February 19, 2026
Energy Minerals for the Net-Zero Transition
A Green Platform ProjectAccelerating the Energy Transition with Sustainable Seabed Minerals
EMINENT works to enable a responsible value chain for deep-sea minerals, which will drastically reduce the environmental footprint of resources essential to the energy transition.
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Explore Focus Areas
EnvironmentMinimising environmental impact is the cornerstone of our project, aiming for an 80% reduction in ecological footprint compared to land-based mining. We focus on baseline data and assessment tools.
ExplorationDeveloping technology to efficiently locate and evaluate deep-sea mineral resources. Our methods enhance understanding of the ocean floor and its potential while maintaining strict safeguards.
ProductionDesigning closed-loop systems for eco-friendly mineral extraction. We aim to minimize energy consumption and integrate with existing subsea technologies.
ProcessingIncorporating seabed minerals with existing processing operations. Developing technology to extract metals from sulfides, reduce waste and find alternative uses for by-products.
