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Deep-seabed mining robot Patania II successfully reconnected

Prototype deep-seabed mining robot recovered and back to work after accidental disconnection

 Patania II, a prototype deep-seabed mining robot, has been successfully recovered from the floor of the Pacific Ocean ready to continue seagoing trials

Patania II, a prototype deep-seabed mining robot, has been successfully recovered from the floor of the Pacific Ocean ready to continue seagoing trials

Patania II, which is a purpose-built prototype nodule collector being operated GSR, the deep-sea exploratory division of the DEME Group, is currently being trialled in 4,500m water depth in the Clarion...

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