challenge: What was the outcome of the deep sea mining company previously backed by Gerard Barron, CEO of The Metals Company?
  
  A. It lost a significant amount of investor money and went bankrupt
  B. It became a leading player in the industry and was acquired by a major corporation
  C. It successfully extracted valuable minerals from the seabed without environmental impact
  D. It was acquired by a government entity and continues to operate
  Answer: 