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Hardware to Save a Planet

Deep Sea Mining: A Responsible Approach to Resource Extraction with Oliver Gunasekara

Jun 6, 2024
Oliver Gunasekara, CEO of Impossible Metals, discusses the innovative approach to deep-sea mining for battery metals without harming marine ecosystems. They explore the economic factors, regulatory challenges, and advancements in robotics for sustainable resource extraction. The podcast also highlights the environmental benefits and career advice in climate tech solutions.
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Quick takeaways

  • Deep-sea mining offers a sustainable alternative to land mining for critical battery metals.
  • Robotic technology in deep-sea mining minimizes environmental impact by avoiding disturbance to marine life.

Deep dives

Oliver Gunasagrand's Motivation for Climate Tech

Oliver Gunasagrand, the founder and CEO of Impossible Metals, shifted his focus to climate tech after experiencing the devastating wildfires in San Francisco in 2020. This catalyzed his decision to venture into a climate-focused company, leading to the creation of Impossible Metals with a goal to mine battery metals from the ocean floor with minimal environmental impact.

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