Gerard Barron
Gerard Barron is the chief executive of The Metals Company, a firm focused on deep-sea mining. Despite facing challenges such as protests and lawsuits, he remains optimistic about the company's future, asserting that his operations could help meet the growing demand for metals essential for green technology.
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Gerard Barron, the administrator of The Metals Company, celebrated what he called a 'modernization of the regulatory framework' for deep-sea mining.
Trump acelera licenças para autorizar mineração no fundo do mar | Oceano
Portugal· 2026-01-23
Gérard Barron is the head of Boulogne's sea-rescue volunteers, expressing exasperation with France's current failure to stop smugglers.
French pledge to intercept migrant boats hit by delays and political turmoil
United Kingdom· 2025-10-23
Gerard Barron downplayed criticisms, stating that international partners must adapt to the new reality imposed by the US.
Autoridade dos Fundos Marinhos vai investigar contratos de mineração com EUA | Mar profundoPortugal· 2025-07-23
Gerard Barron, chairman and CEO of The Metals Company, stated that the application for the permits marks a major step forward for America’s mineral independence.
Trump’s lunge for critical metals could come at a huge environmental cost by churning up the seabed
Canada· 2025-05-24
Gerard Barron, the CEO of The Metals Company, argues that many concerns about deep-sea mining are overblown.
Trump is obsessed with critical minerals. There’s a new, dangerous place he’s seeking them
United States· 2025-05-08
For its CEO, Gerard Barron, the decree 'marks the return of U.S. leadership' in the field of deep-sea minerals.
Trump ordena la extracción minera submarina incluso en aguas internacionales
Panama· 2025-04-25
Gerard Barron stated that the decree marks the return of U.S. leadership in the field of deep-sea minerals.
Trump impulsa la extracción de minerales en el fondo del océano, incluyendo en aguas internacionales
Bolivia· 2025-04-25
TMC's CEO Gerard Barron has previously said he hopes to begin mining by the end of the year.
Trump forges ahead with controversial deep-sea miningUnited Kingdom· 2025-04-25Gerard Barron, the administrator of The Metals Company, justified the company's push for deep-sea mining as a freedom of the high seas.
Trump prepara decreto para autorizar mineração no mar profundo | OceanosPortugal· 2025-04-01
Gerard Barron is the CEO of The Metals Company, which is seeking to exploit deep-sea minerals.
Exploitation des abysses : un industriel canadien tente de faire pression sur l’Autorité internationale des fonds marins
France· 2025-03-29
Gerard Barron, the president of TMC, criticized the slow process at the ISA.
Empresa mineira quer ajuda de Trump para extrair metais no fundo do mar | OceanosPortugal· 2025-03-28
Gerard Barron, chief executive of The Metals Company, stated that they believe they can manage environmental risks.
Canadian company in negotiations with Trump to mine seabed | Deep-sea miningUnited Kingdom· 2025-03-28
Gerard Barron is the chief executive of The Metals Company and is optimistic about the company's prospects in deep-sea mining.
Deep-sea mining tech advances – but doubts remainUnited Kingdom· 2025-03-07
