CRIMM Takes Part in China Ocean Voyage 50 Scientific Expedition
On July 14, 2018 the research vessel Xiangyanghong 03 sailed from Xiamen on the 150-day China Ocean Voyage 50 expedition.
Open for Applications: China MinMetals Corporation (CMC) 2018/2019 Training Programme
China Minmetals opened applications for four at-sea training places for developing States in its 2018/2019 programme.
Tang Fuping Meets with Secretary-general Michael W. Lodge of the International Seabed Authority
On May 23, 2018 China Minmetals Chairman Tang Fuping met ISA Secretary-General Michael Lodge in Beijing on seabed exploration.
Open for Applications: Deep Ocean Resources Development Co., (DORD) 2019 Training Programme
DORD opened applications for its 2019 At-Sea training programme. Five developing-state candidates will join a 40-day cruise in July-August 2019.
Statement by Namibian Marine Phosphate (Pty) Ltd (“the Company”)
Namibia's High Court sets aside the minister's withdrawal of NMP's clearance certificate and the company wins its appeal.
OML – NEW YORK – APRIL
Ocean Minerals traveled to New York for investor meetings in April. COO Hans Smit presented on cobalt resources from seafloor nodules.
Global Sea Mineral Resources(GSR)
Global population growth and urbanization are driving mineral demand. By 2050, population will reach nine billion, raising demand for minerals.
OML – COOK ISLANDS – MARCH
OML sent six representatives to explore Cook Islands nodules. OML holds an 18-month, $100,000 deal for exclusive prospecting rights there.
International Joint Research Center for Seabed Mineral Resources Development, Co-Built by CRIMM, Approved by the Ministry of Science and Technology
The Ministry of Science and Technology approved an International Joint Research Center for Seabed Mineral Resources built on CRIMM.
Phosphate, Diamonds and Fish in the Namibian Economy – Food for Thought
NMP asks why marine diamond dredging expands unopposed while its phosphate project stays blocked by litigation.