
The Future of Sustainable Batteries Is Here
HARNESSING THE SEAFLOOR FOR CRITICAL MATERIALS TO HELP CREATE BATTERIES FOR A SUSTAINABLE AND LOW-CARBON FUTURE.
VISION
We’re Revolutionizing the World of Sustainable Batteries

Our autonomous underwater vehicle "Pleco 1" is designed to harvest polymetallic nodules from the seafloor without disrupting habitats. Pleco 1 is equipped to operate at extreme ocean depths of 4500m below sea level, using ground-breaking robotic technology and monitoring systems.
OUR PRODUCT
Supplying of critical battery metals
Uncompromisingly Sustainable
OPTIMIZED BATTERY EFFICIENCY
90%
Less CO2 emissions
0
Solid processing waste
Oceanlith develops innovative bio-extraction techniques to refine and process high-purity cobalt, nickel, copper, and manganese from the polymetallic nodules. Our process leverages specific bacterial strains to liberate metals into solution, disrupting existing processing technologies that heavily rely on acids, toxic chemicals, and extreme heat.

Andrea, a visionary leader in sustainable resource extraction, is pioneering the future of deep-sea mining as the co-founder of Oceanlith. With a strong foundation in chemical and biological engineering, she has developed groundbreaking technologies like the "Pleco 1" autonomous underwater vehicle and bio-extraction techniques for critical battery metals. Her commitment to minimizing environmental impact and advancing carbon-neutral extraction methods has positioned Oceanlith as a leader in sustainable mining, earning her recognition as a transformative force in green technology
Denise, a tech innovator and AI systems architect, is redefining sustainable deep-sea mining as the co-founder of Oceanlith. With a strong foundation in chemical and biomolecular engineering, she has spearheaded the development of AI-driven systems for autonomous underwater vehicles and advanced bio-extraction processes. Her expertise in machine learning and data analytics has enabled groundbreaking advancements in seafloor mapping and marine life detection, positioning Oceanlith as a leader in eco-friendly resource extraction.
WHY OCEANLITH
A Different Approach, Using a New Method of Harvesting Materials
By pioneering new technologies, Oceanlith aims to unlock polymetallic nodules as a primary source of metals urgently needed for clean energy and electric vehicles. Oceanlith adheres to UN sustainability goals and supports comprehensive scientific research to ensure mining is conducted responsibly and with minimal impacts.

COMPANY
Volaso in Numbers
247
Employees
5
Core Teams
326
Partners Worldwide
$200m
Capital

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