Eco Minerals Announces Exclusive Deep-Sea Exploration Partnership with Impossible Metals
Eco Minerals and Impossible Metals signed an exploration MOU. It makes Deep Sea Vision the exclusive partner, subject to equipment availability.
TentaGrip: MOBY’s Bio-Inspired Subsea Manipulator
MOBY Robotics unveiled TentaGrip, a bio-inspired subsea manipulator. The firm is now running an early access pilot program for the tool.
MOBY Robotics Signs MOU to Advance Subsea Robotics in Vietnam
MOBY Robotics signed an MOU to bring its subsea robots to Vietnam. The September 23 deal covers seabed mapping and critical minerals.
Mithril Minerals Selected as Breakthrough Energy Fellow
Mithril Minerals joined Breakthrough Energy's 2026 Fellows Program. The startup will build a near-full-scale ocean collector robot for testing.
MOBY Robotics Wins ABS Approval in Principle for Commercial-Scale Platform
MOBY Robotics secured ABS Approval in Principle for its MPP. The 25-ton MPP raises SmartLift and can run for decades without returning to port.
Burgum Says US Deep-Sea Mining Permits Could Come Within Months
Interior Secretary Doug Burgum told the G20 energy ministerial in Houston on September 14, 2026 that US deep-sea mining permits could be issued within months. At least six companies have already applied to NOAA or asked Interior for a lease sale.
Green Manganese Demonstrates Recovery of Multiple Critical Metals from Polymetallic Nodules in a Single Process
Green Manganese completed bench-scale tests on polymetallic nodules. The process recovered over 90% of manganese, nickel, cobalt and copper.
Allseas advances offshore operations with hybrid-electric ROV fleet
Allseas is replacing its ROV fleet with Schilling eHD vehicles. The hybrid electric units work to 6,000 metres and can be piloted from shore.
Building Autonomous Marine Robotics in Miami | MOBY Robotics
MOBY Robotics builds autonomous marine robotics systems in Miami. Its systems serve ocean intelligence, minerals, and security missions in deep water.
David Pearson Joins MOBY as VP of Product & Commercialization
David Pearson has joined MOBY as VP of Product & Commercialization. He previously helped secure a $50 million Marine Corps contract at Greensea IQ.