Deep-Sea Mineral Endeavors in Response to Tariffs: An All-Encompassing Economic Analysis of The Metals Company
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International Seabed Authority, Deep-Sea Rovers, Mining, The Metals Company, Economics, Stock, Stock Analysis, Stock MarketAbstract
As land resources become less abundant, groups are searching for alternative forms of mining. The Metals Company (TMC) has a solution and presents a compelling but highly speculative investment opportunity. Founded in 2011 and traded publicly in 2021, TMC is focused on extracting nickel, copper, cobalt, manganese, and some forms of sulfate from polymetallic nodules (stone-like deposits) located on the ocean floor. This paper will analyze the stock market performance of this company, trending news in relation to politics, and the technological history of deep-sea mining, in order to predict this company’s future viability. This paper has found that since The Metals Company has seen a dramatic increase in stock value since August 2024, signaling growing investor interest, market confidence, and support from the Trump Administration. However, many of these trends are driven by anticipation rather than established profitability. While the company’s reports show promise, The Metals Company faces substantial financial and operational risks, including limited funding and a lack of data behind its scalability. Regardless, with no foreseeable downfall, no direct competitors, and continued government support, The Metals Company is exhibiting current growth that makes it worthy of at least a short-term investment.
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