Building an Ecological Baseline in the Central Pacific Ahead of Deep-Sea Mining
Saildrone deployed a USV from Honolulu to study Pacific micronekton. The 30-day mission builds a baseline ahead of mining that could start in 2022.
Odyssey Marine Exploration Obtains up to $4.2M in Funding in Two Separate Transactions
Odyssey Marine secures up to $4.2 million in funding through two separate transactions in December 2019.
Chatham Confirms Management Team Capability
Chatham Rock Phosphate reaffirmed the depth of its board and team. CEO Chris Castle is sourcing the US$4-million financing needed for the EPA bid.
The 73rd Council of Interoceanmetal Joint Organization
The Interoceanmetal Joint Organization held its 73rd Council meeting in Szczecin, Poland on 25-29 November 2019, chaired by Andrei Gagelganc.
Kunlong 500 Seabed Collector Named One of the Seven Calling Cards of Huxiang Science and Technology Innovation
The Kunlong 500 seabed nodule collector was named one of the Seven Calling Cards of Huxiang science and technology innovation.
OML – DECEMBER – COOK ISLANDS – DEEP SEA RESEARCH EXPEDITION
OML launched an 8-day research voyage in Cook Islands waters. It is only the second such expedition in over 30 years.
International Workshop Towards a Standardized Approach to REMPs in the Area
IOM delegate Kamila Mianowicz attended a workshop on standardizing Regional Environmental Management Plans in the Area, hosted by Germany in Hamburg from 11 to 13 November 2019.
Chatham Rock Phosphate Limited Private Placement
Chatham Rock Phosphate is placing up to 4 million units privately. It could raise up to $600,000 to fund the environmental permit reapplication.
Odyssey Marine Exploration Reports Third Quarter 2019 Financial Results
Odyssey Marine Exploration's Q3 2019 update highlighted its Mexico phosphate, Papua New Guinea gold, and polymetallic nodule projects.
Environmental Assessment and Management Plan are Supported by Science
NMP answers media questions on EIA transparency, dredging, onshore handling and the toxicity of phosphate rock.