The race for a net-zero future is a race for critical minerals. As the global energy transition accelerates, the deep sea has emerged as a vital yet complex resource frontier. The Marine Minerals Webinar Series is a premier, open-access platform designed to be knowledge driven. Our mission is to foster an informed, neutral dialogue connecting researchers, engineers, policy experts, and industry professionals.
By integrating cutting-edge research with operational experience, we map the "knowns and unknowns", providing the fundamental knowledge required to navigate the future of deep-sea exploration and exploitation. Attendees can expect a 360-degree perspective that bridges the gap between the technicalities of deep-sea deposits and the intricacies of international law and finance.
The webinar series is splitted into different core topics, with dedicated speakers, and will be promoted on this site. Recordings of each webinar will be accesible under the menu tab "previous webinars".
Core topics:
- The strategic landscape: critical minerals and the energy transition
- The deep-sea frontier: mineral deposit types and ecological impacts
- The human dimension: socioeconomics, law, and ocean justice
- The business case: project economics, finance, and market risk
- The comparative footprint: terrestrial vs. marine mining
Organizing team: Verena Hagspiel-Janssen (NTNU), Sabine Gollner (NIOZ), Pierre Josso (BGS), Bramley Murton (NOCS) and Bhargav Boddupalli (SINTEF).
