Norwegian Exclusive Economic Zone opened for mineral activity
Norway's parliament approved opening its shelf to mineral activity. Development will proceed step by step under a precautionary approach.
Green Minerals AS: Parliament vote to open Norway for DSM
Norway's Parliament voted to open the EEZ for deep-sea mining. The vote on 9 January 2024 was backed by all major parties.
Haiyang Dizhi 6 Returns After Completing 2023 Ocean Expedition
The survey vessel Haiyang Dizhi 6 returned to Guangzhou after a 135 day, 26,500 nautical mile 2023 ocean expedition in Pacific waters.
Pentagon to Deliver Report on Domestic Processing of Seafloor Nodules by March 1 as President Biden Signs NDAA
The FY24 NDAA signed by President Biden orders a Pentagon report on domestic seafloor nodule processing due March 1, 2024.
CRIMM Showcases Deep-Sea Mining and Dredging Equipment at 2023 China Marine Economy Expo
CRIMM exhibited its Kunlong 500 test mining vehicle and other deep-sea equipment at the 2023 China Marine Economy Expo in Shenzhen.
TMC Subsidiary NORI Completes Key Offshore Research Campaign, Evaluating Seafloor Ecosystem Function a Year Post Nodule Collection Test
NORI finished an offshore campaign assessing seafloor recovery a year after its nodule test, despite Greenpeace disruptions.
Former Director General Prof. Kotliński Passed Away
Professor Ryszard Kotliński, longtime Director General of the Interoceanmetal Joint Organization and President of the Assembly of the International Seabed Authority, has died.
Mines Ministry Publishes Draft Rules for Offshore Mineral Blocks Auction for Public Consultation
India’s Mines Ministry published draft offshore mining auction rules. Comments on the rules are due by January 25, 2024, a 30-day window.
Mengxiang Ocean Drilling Vessel Completes Successful First Sea Trial
China's first ocean drilling vessel Mengxiang completed a successful first sea trial covering about 500 nautical miles from Nansha, Guangzhou.
Deep-Sea Polymetallic Sulfide Mining Vehicle Completes Shallow-Sea Trials
A CSSC 702 Institute deep-sea polymetallic sulfide mining vehicle completed shallow-sea trials in waters near Lianyungang.