Nauru Eyes Big Payout as It Backs U.S. Deep Sea Mining Route
The Pacific island nation of Nauru has signed a new agreement with Canadian firm The Metals Company (NASDAQ: TMC), moving one step closer to…
ISA Struggles to Finalize Deep-Sea Mining Code
Two weeks of negotiations at the International Seabed Authority (ISA) have wrapped with no final agreement in sight, as the organization…
BOEM Extends Comment Period for Minerals Lease Sale Offshore American Samoa
Extension follows request from American Samoa’s Governor as BOEM seeks public input on potential critical mineral development in U.S. waters…
NOAA Proposes Streamlined Deep Seabed Mining License and Permit Process
The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) has announced a proposed rule to modernize and consolidate the application process…
Norway’s Move to Explore $92B of Deep Sea Minerals
Between Norway and Greenland lie some of the most valuable minerals on the planet. From cobalt to rare earths, raw materials are needed to…
Secretary-General Opens ISA Council Session with Call for Regulatory Urgency
The International Seabed Authority (ISA) opened Part II of its thirtieth Council session this week with a compelling statement from…
Interior Department Streamlines Offshore Mineral Rules to Secure U.S. Supply Chains
The U.S. Department of the Interior has unveiled a suite of reforms aimed at accelerating the exploration and development of critical minerals…
China Strengthens ISA Ties as U.S. Pushes Rival Deep-Sea Framework
The Secretary-General of the International Seabed Authority (ISA) has completed a five-day diplomatic mission to China, reinforcing strategic…
Interior Launches First Offshore Mineral Lease Near American Samoa
The U.S. Department of the Interior has announced the start of a formal process to evaluate a potential offshore mineral lease sale near…
