Matariki FM – Hans Smit & Dr Helen Rosenbaum (01NOV2024)
Matariki FM - Hans Smit & Dr Helen Rosenbaum (01NOV2024): a video from Moana Minerals.
Webinar: A Norwegian Perspective on Deep Sea Mining
Norway's Parliament approved deep-sea mineral exploration in its EEZ. The 79-20 vote followed a five-year review.
NEW SEDIMENT PLUME STUDY PUBLISHED: Accurate in situ sensor developed to measure sediment properties
MIT, Scripps and Sequoia Scientific's new in situ sensor improved sediment plume measurement during GSR's Patania II nodule trials.
Concluding Report Meeting on Deep-Sea Mineral Resources Patent Navigation Project Held at CRIMM
CRIMM hosted the concluding meeting of a patent navigation project on deep-sea mineral resources development led by the Hubei patent center.
CRIMM Deep-Sea Mining Equipment on Display at China Mining Conference
China Minmetals displayed CRIMM deep-sea mining equipment, including the Kunlong 500 and Haikun, at the 2024 China Mining Conference in Tianjin.
Scandinavian Ocean Minerals takes the next step and is granted a permit for further surveys in the Bothnian Bay
SGU granted Scandinavian Ocean Minerals a new survey permit. The 24 September permit covers two new areas in the Bothnian Bay.
Trans Hex Group Announces Exclusive Diamond Tender and Auctions Platform in DMCC, Dubai
Trans Hex will sell all of its production through Dubai now. Assortments from Namibia, South Africa and Angola go up on 10 September.
UNDERWATER MINERALS CONFERENCE – RAROTONGA, COOK ISLANDS – SEPTEMBER
IMMS and the Cook Islands are hosting UMC 2024 in Rarotonga. Dr. John Wiltshire, IMMS president, chairs the September technical program.
Tow Tank UI Screen Grab
Eureka showcased in-lab tests of its robotic arms and vision system. The clip is a screen grab from the tow tank testing UI.
ESG Handbook for marine minerals established
GSR welcomed the first Marine Minerals ESG Handbook, developed over two years with dozens of science, NGO, and regulatory contributors.