Deep-Sea Mining and Environmental Protection Forum Held at 27th CAST Annual Meeting in Beijing
A deep-sea mining and environmental protection forum at the 27th CAST annual meeting was held in Beijing.
NOAA Proposes Streamlined Deep Seabed Mining License and Permit Process
NOAA proposed consolidating deep seabed mining exploration and commercial recovery permits into a single streamlined application.
Norway’s Move to Explore $92B of Deep Sea Minerals
A WSJ video explains Norway's push to explore an estimated $92 billion of deep-sea minerals between Norway and Greenland.
Secretary-General Opens ISA Council Session with Call for Regulatory Urgency
ISA Secretary-General Leticia Carvalho urged urgent, science-based deep-sea mining rules at the thirtieth Council session in Kingston.
Interior Department Streamlines Offshore Mineral Rules to Secure U.S. Supply Chains
The Interior Department unveiled reforms on June 25, 2025 to speed up permitting for offshore critical mineral exploration.
China Strengthens ISA Ties as U.S. Pushes Rival Deep-Sea Framework
ISA Secretary-General Michael Lodge visited China to strengthen seabed mining cooperation as the U.S. pursues a rival framework.
Odyssey Marine Exploration Builds Momentum Across Portfolio; CEO Mark Gordon to Present at Emerging Growth Conference on June 17
Odyssey Marine's CEO Mark Gordon will present at the Emerging Growth Conference on June 17, 2025, after a capital raise.
China Approves First Environmental Impact Statement for Deep-Sea Mining Vehicle Tests
China won ISA approval of its first environmental impact statement for deep-sea polymetallic nodule mining vehicle tests.
Interior Launches First Offshore Mineral Lease Near American Samoa
The Interior Department launched its first offshore mineral lease evaluation near American Samoa in more than three decades.
China’s First Environmental Impact Statement for a Deep-Sea Mining Vehicle Trial Approved
China's first environmental impact statement for a deep-sea mining vehicle trial won ISA approval, the fifth worldwide.