Gerard Barron, the CEO of a company aiming to be the first to undertake commercial deep-sea mining, stated that land-based mines have a significantly larger environmental footprint compared to potential seafloor mining operations. This statement was made during a discussion about the future of mining and its environmental implications.
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Metals Company Chief Discusses Environmental Impact of Seafloor Mining
Gerard Barron, CEO of a metals company, argues that deep-sea mining could have a smaller environmental impact than traditional land-based mining. He emphasizes the need for further exploration into the environmental effects of seafloor mining.
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Gerard Barron, Metals Company Chief, Makes the Case for Seafloor Mining
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