Interior Department Streamlines Offshore Mineral Rules to Secure U.S. Supply Chains
The U.S. Department of the Interior has unveiled a suite of reforms aimed at accelerating the exploration and development of critical minerals…
Papua New Guinea’s Prime Minister Opposes Deepsea Mining
Papua New Guinea Prime Minister James Marape has reaffirmed his government’s opposition to deep-sea mining, citing the fragility of the…
China Strengthens ISA Ties as U.S. Pushes Rival Deep-Sea Framework
The Secretary-General of the International Seabed Authority (ISA) has completed a five-day diplomatic mission to China, reinforcing strategic…
Interior Launches First Offshore Mineral Lease Near American Samoa
The U.S. Department of the Interior has announced the start of a formal process to evaluate a potential offshore mineral lease sale near…
India to seek licences to scout Pacific Ocean for critical minerals
India plans to apply for deep-sea mineral exploration licenses in the Pacific Ocean as it seeks to secure critical minerals vital to its clean…
Norway gives green light for seabed minerals
On 9 January, the Norwegian parliament (Storting) considered the government’s proposal for opening an area for mineral activities on the…
Seabed mineral exploration licences approved in the Cook Islands
The Cook Islands government has issued seabed mineral exploration licenses to three companies, marking a significant step toward potential…