SRS: Gerard Barron - CIA Project Azorian & Deep Sea Mining That Could Change the World

Gerard Barron, born in Queensland, Australia, is the Co-Founder, Chairman, and CEO of The Metals Company, a position he has held since 2017.

A seasoned entrepreneur with a track record in battery technology, media, and future-oriented resource development, Barron leads the company's efforts to harvest polymetallic nodules from the deep ocean floor, providing sustainable sources of critical metals like nickel, copper, cobalt, and manganese for electric vehicles and renewable energy.

He previously co-founded DeepGreen in 2011 and assumed full control in 2017, guiding it through a public listing and partnerships to advance environmentally responsible deep-sea mining as an alternative to land-based extraction.

Barron testified before the U.S. Congress in April 2025 on national security and critical minerals, emphasizing the strategic importance of ocean resources.

He advocates for innovation in clean tech, reducing mining's ecological footprint, and securing supply chains for the global energy transition, often speaking at forums like the St. Gallen Symposium and GESDA.

Chapters

00:00 Introduction and Guest Welcome
00:49 Gerard Barron's Background and Early Ventures
04:08 Deep Sea Mining and Environmental Impact
07:41 Challenges and Controversies in Deep Sea Mining
10:25 Technological Innovations and Future Prospects
18:23 Geopolitical Implications and Global Supply Chains
42:38 Environmental Responsibility and Future Goals
53:08 Energy Independence and Renewables
54:20 US Metals Industry and Critical Minerals
59:09 Ocean Floor Mining Technology
01:06:18 International Regulations and Politics
01:21:22 National Defense and Industrial Rebirth
01:28:41 Future of US Manufacturing and Automation
01:46:57 Public Investment and Company Vision