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Brunswick County Eyes Deep-Sea Mining Hub
Brunswick County, North Carolina, is vying to host the U.S.’s first deep-sea mineral processing plant, Project Infinity, a joint venture poised to revolutionize America’s supply chain for critical battery and defense metals. The facility would annually process 200,000 tons of polymetallic nodules from the ocean floor—rich in cobalt, nickel, copper, and manganese—aiming to reduce foreign reliance and bolster national security. But the project faces fierce environmental opposition over potential irreversible ocean damage, while supporters see it as essential for green tech growth. Companies are…
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