The 82nd Meeting of the IOM Council
IOM's 82nd Council met in June 2024, appointing Krzysztof Galos for Poland and revisiting the third ISA contract extension.
Traversing the Sea for Science: How USGS Uses the Federal Fleet to Study Natural Hazards, Resources, and More
USGS explains how Federal Fleet ship time supports its marine minerals, hazards and seafloor mapping work.
Green Platform visit
Norway's Green Platform team visited the EMINENT project midway through its work, reviewing results and collaboration gains.
Seabed minerals key for the energy transition
Seabed minerals were named a key renewable energy area at Stavanger's Energiskiftet conference, citing the EMINENT project.
Kaituo 2 Deep-Sea Polymetallic Sulfide Mining Vehicle Reaches Major Development Milestone
SJTU's Kaituo 2 polymetallic sulfide mining vehicle completed functional tests of eight key subsystems in Yazhou Bay, Sanya.
Coanda-Effect Deep-Sea Polymetallic Nodule Collection Test Device Wins National Utility Model Patent
A Coanda-effect deep-sea polymetallic nodule collection test device from the China Geological Survey and CUGB won a national utility model patent.
Mines Ministry Organizes Workshop on Offshore Mining
India's Ministry of Mines held a Delhi workshop on offshore mining. The ministry said mineral blocks will soon go to auction under the OAMDR Act.
COMRA Exploration Contract Contractor Training, 2024 Engineering and Technology Class Formally Opens
COMRA's 2024 engineering and technology contractor training class opened at the National Deep Sea Center with 12 trainees from seven countries.
COMRA’s 2024 Contractor Training Course in Engineering and Technology Officially Opens
COMRA opened its 2024 engineering and technology contractor training course at the National Deep Sea Center, with 12 trainees from seven countries.
GeoHab Conference 2024
IOM representative K. Mianowicz presented on habitat mapping for CCZ exploitation activities at the GeoHab 2024 conference in Arendal, Norway.