Signal Clarion-Clipperton nodules hold more critical metals than terrestrial reserves
Summary
The Pacific Clarion-Clipperton Zone is estimated to hold 21.1 billion tons of polymetallic nodules containing more critical metals than the world's land reserves, with value running to trillions of dollars.
Classification
Main topicResources, Food & Water
Secondary topicsIndustry & Supply Chains
Region menusGlobal
Occurrencescope:transnational · geo_region:oceania
Impactscope:global
Time horizon4-10 years (2026-07-25)
Last updated2026-07-29 04:49:52
Evidence 1
- Futures Reimagined: EY Megatrends 2026 and beyond EY (Ernst & Young Global Limited) page=44;section=Megatrend 6: Global resource rush 2026 accessed 2026-07-25
Part of trends 1
- TrendGlobal resource rush8 signals
Directly linked issues 0
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Relation types: supports
Public id: fm-8869b9ba3e93