Moana Minerals Archives

onJuly 14, 2026

American Ocean Minerals Highlights Moana Minerals AUV Survey Capturing More Than 600,000 Seafloor Images in the Cook Islands

Moana Minerals used Ocean Infinity's Armada 8605 AUVs to capture over 600,000 seafloor images across Cook Islands' EL3 area.

onSeptember 4, 2025

US House of Representatives Natural Resources Legislative Hearing Testimony

Key points Moana Minerals’ Hans Smit testified before the US House of Representatives Committee on Natural Resources at a legislative hearing held September 3, 2025.

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onSeptember 1, 2025

U.S CONGRESS SUBCOMMITTEE ON ENERGY AND MINERALS RESOURCES – SEPTEMBER

OML CEO Hans Smit appeared before a US House energy subcommittee. The hearing tied Cook Islands to US seabed mineral policy.

onAugust 20, 2025

Matariki FW – Post Southern islands engagement by MML

Key points Moana Minerals conducted a community engagement trip to the Cook Islands’ Southern islands. The visit included meetings with local leaders and community members. Field trips and school visits were part of the engagement. The company says it plans to continue the engagement…