MMA Announces Final Leasing Notice for first-ever Offshore Mineral Lease Sale
MMA issued the final terms for its first offshore mineral lease sale. Two areas off American Samoa go to auction on November 19, 2026.
Ministry of Mines Organises Outreach Programme on Auction of Offshore Mineral Blocks
India’s Ministry of Mines held an outreach event on offshore mining. Two blocks covering 1,632 sq km go to auction, with bids due December 28, 2026.
Deep-sea sulfide minerals can spontaneously heat and combust when exposed to air
USGS finds some deep-sea sulfide rocks can heat up and catch fire. Marcasite-rich Escanaba Trough samples combusted during lab processing.
Secretary, Ministry of Mines Virtually Launched Auction of Two Offshore Mineral Blocks; Urges Active Industry Participation
India's Ministry of Mines launched auction of two offshore blocks. The blocks cover 1,632 square kilometres, with bids due December 28, 2026.
A previously undocumented process of hydrothermal manganese mineralization
USGS finds a new way manganese deposits form under the seabed. Samples off American Samoa averaged 51% manganese by weight.
Ministry of Mines to Launch Auction of Offshore Mineral Blocks in Andaman Sea
India's Ministry of Mines will launch an offshore auction tomorrow. Two Andaman Sea blocks are offered for a composite licence.
International Deep-sea Macrofauna Taxonomy School Commences at CMLRE, Kochi under ISA and MoES Collaboration
CMLRE opened a deep-sea macrofauna taxonomy school in Kochi, India. It runs September 7 to 11, 2026, for 30 researchers from 13 ISA states.
Ministry of Earth Sciences and NIOT Host Industry Outreach Workshop on Deep Sea Mining to Secure India’s Critical Mineral Future
MoES and NIOT hosted a deep-sea mining workshop in New Delhi. India holds rights to 75,000 sq km with 366-380 million tonnes of nodules.
A Case Study for Radon as a Tracer of Seabed Minerals
Radon may be the tracer that finds seabed mineral deposits. USGS scientists are testing it off American Samoa this year.
NOAA Advances Review of First-Ever Deep Seabed Mining Commercial Recovery Application
TMC's commercial recovery application is now in public comment. NOAA found it fully compliant with the Deep Seabed Hard Mineral Resources Act.