Key Points The Metals Company is trying to mine polymetallic nodules from the Pacific seafloor. These nodules are rich in nickel, cobalt, copper, and manganese. The company lacks a commercial license, and the timeline for getting one is unknown. 10 stocks we like better than TMC The Metals Company › The Metals Company (NASDAQ: TMC) is a deep-sea mining exploration firm that wants to vacuum polymetallic nodules from the Pacific seafloor and turn them into battery-grade metals. The company believe ...