A holistic approach to predict, measure and reduce environmental pressures of polymetallic nodule collection

R.L.J. Helmons

A holistic approach to predict, measure and reduce environmental pressures of polymetallic nodule collection

Offshore and Dredging Engineering

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Abstract

There is an expected increase in demand of critical raw materials, e.g. nickel and cobalt, mainly driven by the shift towards renewable energy solutions and the increase in production of electric vehicles. That trend has raised the interests for the mining of polymetallic nodules. The most extensive nodule depostions are found on the abyssal plains of the deep seas. In spite of their economic interest, concerns have been raised regarding the environmental impact of deep sea mining.

Original language	English
Title of host publication	Proceedings of the World Dredging Conference, WODCON XXIII
Subtitle of host publication	Dredging is Changing
Publisher	WODA
Number of pages	2
Publication status	Published - 2022
Event	WODCON XXIII - Tivoli Hotel, Copenhagen, Denmark Duration: 16 May 2022 → 20 May 2022

Conference

Conference	WODCON XXIII
Country/Territory	Denmark
City	Copenhagen
Period	16/05/22 → 20/05/22

Keywords

Deep-sea mining
flocculation
monitoring
hydraulic excavation
sediment dispersion

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A holistic approach to predict, measure and reduce environmental pressures of polymetallic nodule collection

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