About Us

Eco Minerals is a U.S.-based company focused on the responsible exploration and future development of subsea mineral resources.

We aim to support long-term supply chain resilience for critical minerals essential to energy, infrastructure, and national security.

Mission & Strategy

Our mission is to advance environmentally responsible approaches to subsea mineral exploration—leveraging technology, data, and strategic partnerships.

We are building the foundation for future operations that balance resource access with environmental stewardship.

Technology
Approach

We integrate advanced subsea systems, autonomous vehicles, and data-driven analytics to improve accuracy, efficiency, and environmental visibility.

Our focus is on low-impact, high-resolution exploration capabilities designed for deep-water environments.

Our Equipment

Regulatory &
Compliance

Eco Minerals operates within established U.S. and international frameworks, including the Deep Seabed Hard Mineral Resources Act.

We maintain a commitment to transparent engagement with regulators, scientific institutions, and industry partners.

Exploration Areas

Leadership

A multidisciplinary team with backgrounds in engineering, subsea operations, and defense—focused on execution, innovation, and long-term value creation.

Anthony Romeo

Founder, CEO & Director
- U.S. Air Force Academy graduate — #1 in Military Order of Merit; former Intelligence Officer with Top Secret clearance
- Founder of KWKLY Mobile Solutions, acquired by Market Leader (a Zillow company)
- Entrepreneur and investor with experience building and monetizing multiple businesses
Craig Wallace

Founder, President of Operations
- 15+ years in subsea engineering and Autonomous Underwater Vehicles (“AUV”); former HUGIN Product Manager at Kongsberg
- Deep expertise across navigation, acoustic positioning, and subsea survey technologies
- Co-winner of the Shell Ocean Discovery XPRIZE for breakthroughs in high-speed seabed mapping
Rita Nodier

Chief Financial Officer
- CPA and former EY Assurance Senior Manager with 9 years of audit and assurance experience for public and private companies in the United States and Europe
- Director of Finance at Envana Software Solutions, leading corporate finance, accounting and financial reporting, FP&A, treasury, audit coordination and financial controls
- CPA with experience in corporate finance, financial reporting, S-1 registrations, comfort letters, and SOX compliance
Chris Bauer

President of Deep Sea Vision, a subsidiary of Eco Minerals
- 10+ years of marine construction and subsea operations experience
- Former Executive Vice President of Operations at Ballard Marine Construction
- Led operational performance, strategic growth, and robotics/survey operations