Part II of the 27th Meeting of the ISA Council Concluded
The ISA Council concluded the second part of its 27th session in Kingston, Jamaica, held 19-29 July 2022, advancing work on draft exploitation regulations.
Contractor Training Under Two International Seabed Exploration Contracts, Implemented with the National Deep Sea Center, Concludes
Contractor training under two international seabed exploration contracts, run with the National Deep Sea Center, concluded online.
IOM-UCT Meeting
IOM and UCT representatives met in Prague on 23-24 June 2022 to discuss a polymetallic nodule water evaporation experiment and explore further research cooperation.
The 78th Council of Interoceanmetal Joint Organization
The Interoceanmetal Joint Organization's 78th Council meeting was held in Prague from 6 to 10 June 2022 to discuss organizational, legal and scientific matters.
Deep Dive: Critical Mineral Resources in Escanaba Trough
Escanaba Trough is the only seafloor spreading center inside the U.S. EEZ, and its sulfides may hold critical minerals.
China-ISA Joint Training and Research Centre Successfully Holds First International Training Class
The China-ISA Joint Training and Research Centre held its first international training class online for 55 trainees from 20 developing countries.
USGS Leads Research Expedition to Deep-sea Escanaba Trough
USGS, BOEM and NOAA ran a three-week expedition to Escanaba Trough with the ROV Jason and the AUV Sentry.
COMRA Polymetallic Sulphide Exploration Contract Online Training Programme Formally Opens
COMRA's polymetallic sulphide exploration contract online training programme opened for four international trainees.
Meetings of the International Seabed Authority Council
The International Seabed Authority Council opened its 27th Session in Kingston, Jamaica, electing a new President and beginning ten days of talks on deep-seabed mining regulations.
The IOM Training Programme
IOM is offering four training opportunities for candidates from developing States, running a six-week polymetallic nodules project management programme between September and October 2022.