Episode Description

In this episode, we take a deep dive into the newly released Version 6 of Impossible Metals’ Techno-Economic Model. Jason Gillham, Co-founder and CTO/COO, walks through how the selective harvesting system for deep-sea mining is engineered for scalability, sustainability, and economic efficiency. Learn how Version 6 compares to earlier models, the assumptions behind the data, and what it means for the future of critical mineral supply and green energy infrastructure.

Guest

* Jason Gillham – CTO/COO & Co-founder

Moderator

* Holly Nielsen

🕒 Episode Timeline

* Intro & Welcome (0:00 – 1:00)

* Overview of V6 Economic Model (1:00 – 3:00)

* System Design & Environmental Considerations (3:00 – 5:00)

* Economic Objectives & System Scalability (5:00 – 6:00)

* Global Demand & Economic Comparison Metrics (6:00 – 8:30)

* Structure of the Techno-Economic Model (8:30 – 11:30)

* Eureka 3 vs. Eureka 4 Fleet Comparison (11:30 – 13:00)

* Alternative Cost Comparisons (13:00 – 16:30)

* Representative Project Assumptions (16:30 – 18:30)

* Financial Projections & NPV Outlook (18:30 – 20:00)

* Wrap-Up & Q&A Prompt (20:00 – end)

📌 Key Takeaways

* Impossible Metals’ V6 model presents a scalable and sustainable alternative for deep-sea mineral harvesting.

* Selective harvesting using fleets of AUVs significantly reduces habitat disturbance while improving operational efficiency.

📥 Resources & Links

* Blog with presentation. Links to the model are on page 4 of the presentation.

* Learn more at impossiblemetals.com

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