Read the full article here. On 8 November, 2018, the internationally renowned journal, The Economist, published an article on ocean conservation and seabed minerals in its Science and Technology section. DEME’s subsidiary Global Sea Mineral Resources (GSR), was invited to explain the progress made so far in the development of responsible seabed harvesting contributing to the sustainable development of our planet. Polymetallic nodules offer solutions to some of the world’s most pressing raw material challenges. We can only succeed, however, if there is strong collaboration and transparency between all stakeholders.