TMC @ Benchmark Week 2022 – Erica Ocampo, Chief Sustainability Officer
TMC's Erica Ocampo detailed the NORI-D nodule project in the CCZ. TMC plans to file its exploitation application next year.
Expedition 5B – ROV Pelagic Surveys
A 37-member science team studied CCZ pelagic life in NORI-D. They sampled the full water column down to nodules three miles deep.
Anuanua Moana Galveston Dry Docking
The Anuanua Moana completed dry docking in Galveston, Texas. It will be based in Rarotonga for three to five years.
Mines Ministry Approves Geological Survey of India Proposal to Procure Two Coastal Vessels
India's Mines Ministry approved GSI's plan for two coastal vessels. The project is estimated at Rs.245.07 crore.
Union Minister Dr. Jitendra Singh says, Samudrayaan Mission is aimed at sending three personnel to 6000-metre depth in a vehicle called ‘MATSYA 6000’ for the exploration of deep sea resources like minerals
Jitendra Singh outlined India's Samudrayaan mission to Lok Sabha. MATSYA 6000 will carry three personnel to 6,000 metres by 2026.
Crp’s Pacific Rare Earths Tambo Selenium Exploration Permit Granted
Chatham Rock Phosphate's Pacific Rare Earths won a Queensland permit. EPM28606 covers 196 square km near Tambo, Queensland.
Grønn Plattform-prosjektet tildelt NOK 70,8M
Adepth Minerals leads a new seabed minerals value-chain project. The Grønn Plattform award totals NOK 70.8 million.
China’s First Ultra-Deepwater Scientific Drilling Vessel Draws Attention
The main hull of China's first ultra-deepwater scientific drilling vessel was structurally joined on December 18.
Chatham’s Korella South Phosphate And Rare Earths Exploration Permit Granted
Chatham Rock Phosphate secured the Korella South EPM28187 permit. The five-year permit covers 196 sq km near Phosphate Hill, Queensland.
Chatham Clarifies Independence of Board Director
Chatham Rock Phosphate corrected a director independence error. Director Linda Sanders was wrongly listed as independent in 2017-2022 AGM circulars.