As the world shifts toward green alternatives like electric vehicles and solar power, demand for metals needed for batteries has skyrocketed. WSJ’s Yusuf Khan explains mining companies are turning to a new source for metals like cobalt and manganese: the ocean floor.
Further Reading:
– Deep-Sea Mining Is Close to Reality Despite Environmental Concerns
– TMC Gets Approval for Pilot Deep-Sea Mining Project
– Environmental Investing Frenzy Stretches Meaning of ‘Green’
Further Listening:
– Environmental Investing Frenzy Stretches Meaning of ‘Green’
– Electric Cars Need Lithium. Can Chile Provide It?
– How One Company Rode the Electric Vehicle Boom to Success
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