Changxing Laboratory Research Achievements Showcased at 2024 China Marine Economy Expo
Shanghai Jiao Tong University's Changxing Marine Laboratory showcased the Kaituo 2 deep-sea mining vehicle at the 2024 China Marine Economy Expo.
7th ISA Annual Contractors Meeting
IOM representatives T. Abramowski and P. Baláž attended the 7th ISA Annual Contractors Meeting in Busan, Republic of Korea, held 30 September to 2 October 2024.
Investigating Relationships Between Deep-Sea Invertebrate Communities and Marine Minerals to Inform Resource Considerations
Scripps and USGS research maps how invertebrate communities differ on ferromanganese crusts versus phosphorites.
Kia Orana from UMC2024
EMINENT representatives presented at the Underwater Minerals Conference 2024 in Rarotonga, Cook Islands, to about 200 attendees.
Notice of the China Deep-sea and Ocean Affairs Administration on Standardizing Environmental Impact Assessment Work by Deep Seabed Area Resource Exploration Contractors
China's Deep-sea and Ocean Affairs Administration issued a notice standardizing environmental impact assessments by deep seabed contractors.
Chinese Contractors Jointly Hold Side Event During Part 2 of the Council Meeting of the ISA’s 29th Session
COMRA, China Minmetals and Beijing Pioneer held a side event on Chinese seabed contractor activities during the ISA's 29th session in Kingston.
Major Results of Kaituo 2 Deep-Sea Mining Vehicle Sea Trial Announced
Shanghai Jiao Tong University announced its Kaituo 2 deep-sea mining vehicle completed a 4,000 meter class sea trial, a domestic breakthrough.
Five Sampling Dives: SJTU’s Kaituo 2 Sets Multiple Records in China’s Deep-Sea Mining
SJTU's Kaituo 2 set six records over five dives, touching down at 4,102.8 meters and recovering deep-sea polymetallic crusts and nodules.
Deep-Sea Mining and Potential Impacts on Marine Ecosystems: New Study Highlights Geochemical Implications
A study simulating Clarion-Clipperton Zone mining plumes found elevated copper that could pose a hazard to mesopelagic life.
Lecture Polymetallic Nodules – Metal Resources on the Pacific Seabed
Dr. P. Balaz of the Interoceanmetal Joint Organization gave a lecture on Pacific seabed polymetallic nodules at the University of Szczecin on 25 June 2024.