Impossible Metals, Inc.

Impossible Metals is a climate technology company that develops autonomous underwater vehicles (AUVs) designed for the selective harvesting of polymetallic nodules from the seabed. Unlike traditional deep-sea mining methods that rely on dredging or indiscriminate scraping, the company utilizes AI-guided robotics and buoyancy engines to hover above the ocean floor. This technology identifies and collects targeted mineral-rich nodules while actively detecting and avoiding marine life to minimize sediment disturbance and preserve biodiversity. The company operates as a Delaware-incorporated Public Benefit Corporation (B Corp) with headquarters in California and research facilities in Canada.

By providing a more sustainable method for accessing critical minerals—such as nickel, cobalt, manganese, and copper—the company aims to support the global clean energy transition and electric vehicle supply chain while avoiding the environmental harms associated with land-based or conventional deep-sea mining. The company has engaged in technical proof-of-concept testing for its robotics and has initiated regulatory processes to explore mineral collection in U.S. federal waters. It collaborates with partners in the offshore logistics and metal processing industries to advance a responsible supply chain for critical materials.