EMINENT Accelerates Toward Completion: Final Workshop
EMINENT held its final workshop, reviewing DeepInsight 25 results and eDNA findings ahead of its December 9 closing seminar.
De Beers Deploys Next-Generation Subsea Diamond Crawler
De Beers deployed a new 370-tonne subsea diamond crawler on Debmarine Namibia's Benguela Gem, aiming to boost recovery by 20 percent.
Debmarine Namibia has unveiled two next-generation crawlers
Debmarine Namibia unveiled two next-generation subsea crawlers. The N$1.1 billion crawlers aim to raise diamond recovery by 20%.
Aqua Metals and Impossible Metals Sign MOU to Advance Sustainable U.S. Critical Minerals Supply Chain
Aqua Metals (NASDAQ: AQMS) and Impossible Metals signed an MOU to build a domestic supply chain for seabed-sourced critical minerals.
Chatham Rock Provides Further Railphos Project Update
Chatham Rock Phosphate gave an update on its RailPhos rail project. As of Sept. 8, Queensland Rail agreed to carry five million tonnes a year.
COMRA and China Minmetals International Seabed Exploration Contract 2025 Contractor Training Class Formally Opens
COMRA and China Minmetals opened a 2025 contractor training class in Qingdao for 18 trainees from 14 countries.
The Kingdom of Bahrain Sponsors Impossible Metals to Apply for a Deep Sea Mining Exploration Contract in International Waters
Bahrain is sponsoring Impossible Metals' application to the ISA for a nodule exploration license in the Clarion Clipperton Zone.
Chatham Invited to Tender for Supply of Lump Phosphate
Chatham Rock Phosphate was invited to tender lump phosphate. Tender submissions are due Sept. 18, 2025.
Webinar: The Implications of China’s Deep Sea Mining Strategy on US Defense Presence in Oceania
Lucia Fogler maps China's deep-sea mining contracts and vessels. She finds China holds 5 ISA contracts near Hawaii and the Marianas.
US House of Representatives Natural Resources Legislative Hearing Testimony
Moana Minerals' Hans Smit gave testimony to a US House panel. The hearing took place on September 3, 2025.