Nautilus Minerals president and CEO Mike Johnston departed the company with immediate effect, with independent director John McCoach appointed interim CEO.
The International Seabed Authority held a workshop with contractors and sponsoring States to develop a framework for Regional Environmental Management Plans for polymetallic sulphides on Mid-Ocean Ridges.
Fujian Mawei Shipbuilding Ltd. has rescinded its shipbuilding contract with MAC Goliath Pte. Ltd. after MAC failed to pay the $18-million (U.S.) third instalment for Nautilus Minerals' production support vessel.