The AI industry's rapid expansion is driving a critical demand for minerals like copper, nickel, and rare earths, primarily sourced and processed by China. To counter this geopolitical vulnerability, U.S. companies are exploring deep-sea mining in the Pacific Ocean. American Ocean Minerals, led by former Rio Tinto CEO Tom Albanese, has secured research rights in the Cook Islands, estimating vast reserves that could supply global needs for centuries. AI
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IMPACT Secures critical mineral supply chains for AI infrastructure, reducing reliance on geopolitical rivals.
RANK_REASON Exploration of deep-sea mineral resources by US companies to address AI infrastructure supply chain vulnerabilities. [lever_c_demoted from significant: ic=1 ai=0.7]
