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Ocean Mining Pioneer Faces Environmental Backlash and Uncertainty

6/30/2025

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Gerard Barron is on a mission to make The Metals Company a pioneer in ocean floor mining, focusing on mineral-rich zones off Mexico. With backing from the Trump administration, the company faces scrutiny over environmental risks and global dissent. Critics fear ecological harm, while Barron champions U.S. mineral independence, leaving approval timelines shrouded in uncertainty.

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Story summary

Gerard Barron is on a mission to make The Metals Company a pioneer in ocean floor mining, focusing on mineral-rich zones off Mexico. With backing from the Trump administration, the company faces scrutiny over environmental risks and global dissent. Critics fear ecological harm, while Barron champions U.S. mineral independence, leaving approval timelines shrouded in uncertainty.