Company

Loke is a Norwegian company founded in 2019 with TechnipFMC, Wilhelmsen and Kongsberg as technology partners and investors. Loke has teamed up with world class experts from exploration to extraction. Loke holds, through the company UKSR, two licences to explore for mineral-rich polymetallic nodules in the Pacific. In addition, Loke is actively pursuing licences in the Norwegian Exclusive Economic Zone.

Sourcing Sustainable Minerals

To reach the UN Sustainable Development Goals, electrification will be of great importance. Wind and solar power, electric vehicles, and energy storage all play crucial roles in the green transition. This results in a dramatic increase in the need for critical minerals such as nickel, copper, cobalt, manganese and rare earth elements (REE).

The oceans contain by far the largest resources of critical minerals, and at Loke we have the knowledge, experience, and technology to explore and extract these minerals in the most sustainable way.

People

Loke’s Board and Management are both composed of highly experienced personnel, with proven track records from executive positions in the energy industry.

Board

Hans Olav Hide

  • Chairman
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Rune Thoresen

  • Board member
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Espen Gjerde

  • Board member
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Tore Halvorsen

  • Board member
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Vebjørn Ulserød

  • Board member
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The Loke Team

Walter Sognnes

  • CEO
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Tore Halvorsen

  • CTO
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Kai Hjemgaard

  • CFO
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Øystein Bruncell Larsen

  • COO
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Wenche R. Helland

  • Chief Sustainability Officer
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Maren Bergesen

  • Finance Manager
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Partners

Loke has strong industrial partnership covering all major aspects, from exploration to extraction. In addition, Loke cooperates with a team of world class experts within marine minerals.