Mark Willacy

Mark Willacy, a Four Corners reporter, dives into the burgeoning world of seabed mining, sparked by Donald Trump's push for deep-sea resource extraction. He reveals how polymetallic nodules could play a crucial role in the green energy transition, while also exposing the environmental risks and legal dilemmas involved. Willacy discusses the inspiring story of an individual who transitioned from dairy farming to leading this mining initiative. The geopolitical implications and impacts on Pacific nations add layers of complexity to this underwater gold rush.