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These nodules are rich in valuable metals essential for manufacturing batteries, including manganese, cobalt, nickel, and copper. A single stretch of seabed, roughly the size of Ireland, could yield over 54 million tons of these precious materials, with an estimated worth exceeding $20 billion. Until recently, terrestrial mining was preferred due to the relative abundance of these metals on land. However, as competitive pressures mount in the electric vehicle market and supply chain challenges arise, the potential for deep-sea mining has garnered renewed attention from various companies aiming to harness these resources.