TMC the metals company Inc. (TMC) is a deep-sea minerals exploration company focused on collecting polymetallic nodules from the Clarion Clipperton Zone (CCZ) of the Pacific Ocean seabed. These nodules contain high grades of nickel, copper, cobalt, and manganese, key metals needed for electric vehicle batteries and other green technologies. The company's goal is to extract and process these nodules in a more environmentally and socially responsible way compared to traditional land-based mining. However, TMC's operations face significant scrutiny regarding potential ecological damage to the deep-sea environment, and the company's financial viability and technological feasibility are also subjects of ongoing debate.
