Presentation Summarizing the BGR EIS Regarding Testing Impossible Metals’ Eureka III pilot collector
Impossible Metals and BGR delayed the Eureka 3 collector test. The pilot test moves from early 2026 to 2027 or 2028.
Webinar: On shore Processing of Seabed Minerals
SGS piloted high-pressure acid leaching on CCZ nodules in a webinar. It achieved 99% nickel recovery and mid-90s cobalt and copper recovery.
Webinar: Unlocking Scalable Seafloor Data with Orpheus Ocean
Orpheus Ocean's Jake Russell discussed the Orpheus AUV in a webinar. A five-AUV fleet gathers triple the data of one ROV at a quarter of the cost.
Scandinavian Ocean Minerals collaborates with Chalmers
Chalmers is studying Scandinavian Ocean Minerals' seabed mining. The four-year project is funded by the Swedish Energy Agency.
CIIC Urges Timely Adoption of Exploitation Regulations for Seabed Minerals
CIIC and GSR urged the ISA to adopt Exploitation Regulations. They want the rules finalised by 2025 to end investor uncertainty.
Deep seabed mining sediment plume study published in Nature Communications
A Nature Communications study from GSR and BGR tracked sediment plumes from a deep-sea nodule mining trial, finding rapid redeposition.
Video Tour of Our Robotics Lab in Collingwood, Canada
CTO Jason Gillum toured the firm's Collingwood, Canada robotics lab. Eureka 2's tank extends 7 feet above grade and 5 feet below grade.
Webinar: Impossible Metals Eureka III Plume Modeling Study
Impossible Metals modeled plume impacts of its Eureka III pilot test. The four-day test is set for January-February 2026 in the CCZ.
State Key Laboratory of Deep-Sea Mineral Resources Development Holds Fourth Academic Committee Meeting
The State Key Laboratory of Deep-Sea Mineral Resources Development held its fourth academic committee meeting on December 26 in Changsha.
Webinar: Epistemological Analysis of Criticisms Regarding Deep Sea Mining of Polymetallic Nodules
GEM's CEO proposed a framework to vet deep-sea mining criticism. His team sorted 29 propositions by truth likeness to guide responses.