GreenPlatform-project granted NOK 70,8M
The EMINENT project received NOK 70.8 million in GreenPlatform funding to build a seabed minerals value chain with a smaller footprint.
Union Minister Dr. Jitendra Singh says, the world today recognises India’s Blue Economy resources and the International Seabed Authority with headquarters in Jamaica has officially designated India as a “Pioneer Investor”.
ISA designated India a Pioneer Investor in deep seabed mining. The contract, signed in 2002, was extended twice, most recently in 2022.
Memorandum of Understanding
Interoceanmetal signed an MOU with an offshore mining pioneer to supply battery metals from deep-sea polymetallic nodules.
Union Minister Dr Jitendra Singh says, three persons to be send 6000 meter below sea level for exploration
Dr Jitendra Singh says MATSYA 6000 will carry three to 6,000m. The design is complete and it offers 96 hours of emergency endurance.
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.
ISA Contractors’ Meeting
IOM representatives attended the International Seabed Authority's annual contractors' meeting in Delft, Netherlands, held 4 to 7 December 2022.
ISA’s Workshop on Enhancing Genetic Approaches to Advance Deep-sea Taxonomy
An ISA workshop in Korea examined environmental DNA as a cheaper, non-destructive way to assess deep-sea biodiversity.
The 79th Council of Interoceanmetal Joint Organization
The IOM Council held its 79th meeting in Szczecin, Poland from 28 November to 2 December 2022, chaired by Czech Republic representative P. Kavina.
ISA’s Workshop on Sustainable Seabed Knowledge Initiative
The ISA and South Korea's Ministry of Oceans and Fisheries held an inception workshop on the Sustainable Seabed Knowledge Initiative and adopted a roadmap to 2025.