Allseas onAugust 6, 2026 Mineral collector deepwater tests concluded successfully Allseas' Hidden Gem mineral collector passed deepwater tests at 2,500 m in the Atlantic, ahead of Pacific nodule trials.
onAugust 4, 2026 Loke has completed first phase of Concept Select testing of Nodule Collector for minimum plume generation Loke completed first-phase testing of a nodule collector concept that cut seabed sediment removal by over 90%.
onAugust 4, 2026 Transocean Ltd. Invests inExploration of Seabed Mineralsto Support the RenewableEnergy Supply Chain Transocean (NYSE: RIG) took a minority stake in Ocean Minerals Ltd., which explores seabed nodules in the Cook Islands EEZ.
onAugust 4, 2026 Impossible Metals announces the completion of key technology milestones as they endeavor to become the world’s first sustainable mining company. Impossible Metals unveiled its robotic nodule collector, partnered with Boskalis, and signed over $500 million in Letters of Intent.
onAugust 4, 2026 Impossible Metals announces its plans to develop the world’s first sustainable and responsible deep-sea mining technology Impossible Metals unveiled plans for AI-driven selective nodule harvesting and a clean metals refinery, backed by seabed mining scientists.
onAugust 4, 2026 Loke Marine Minerals partners with TechnipFMC, Wilh. Wilhelmsen and NorSea Group Loke Marine Minerals secured NOK 85 million from TechnipFMC, Wilh. Wilhelmsen, and NorSea Group in a NOK 115 million placement.
onAugust 4, 2026 DeepOcean Signs Agreement To Acquire Majority Stake In Adepth Minerals DeepOcean Group agreed to acquire a majority stake in Norway's ADEPTH Minerals ahead of the country's first seabed mining licensing round.
Allseas Seatools onAugust 4, 2026 Deepsea mining Equipment Contract Allseas awarded Seatools a contract to build the electrical, hydraulic and control systems for its nodule collector.
onAugust 4, 2026 Cornish Lithium granted rights to explore sea by Crown Estate Cornish Lithium was granted Crown Estate rights to explore for lithium in geothermal waters off Cornwall, its CEO said.
onAugust 4, 2026 Innovation Norge provides financial support Loke Marine Minerals received Innovasjon Norge funding for a pre-project on sustainable marine minerals exploration methods.