Thorium Tracing
A Nature study used thorium tracing to track mined seafloor sediment plumes. Concentrations returned to background levels within 1-2 km of the mined area.
Benthic Plumes – What does the data tell us?
A science vessel and sensors tracked a test-mining benthic plume. It settles within a couple of kilometers of the mined area.
NOAA Certifies TMC USA’s USA B Exploration License Application
NOAA certified TMC USA's (Nasdaq: TMC) exploration license for the 122,000 sq km USA B nodule area and will now prepare an EIS.
TMC Provides First Quarter 2026 Corporate Update
TMC posted a Q1 2026 net loss of $20.6 million and signed a commercial nodule recovery deal with Allseas using the Hidden Gem.
TMC and Allseas Sign Commercial Agreement for the First Offshore Nodule Recovery Operation
TMC and Allseas signed a commercial agreement for the first offshore nodule recovery system, targeting commissioning in Q4 2027.
The Metals Company Announces First Quarter 2026 Corporate Update Conference Call for Thursday, May 14, 2026
TMC the metals company (Nasdaq: TMC) scheduled a May 14, 2026 conference call to review first quarter 2026 financial results.
NOAA Determines TMC USA’s Consolidated Deep-Seabed Mining Application is in Full Compliance
NOAA found TMC USA's consolidated seabed mining application fully compliant, a milestone toward a permit expected before Q1 2027.
Noise & Light – What does the data tell us?
Deep-sea mining data details noise and light effects at sea. Noise stays within kilometers; lights reach just 20-30 meters.
Noise & Light – What does the data tell us?
TMC measured underwater noise and light around its production vessel. Noise above 120 decibels reaches 3.6 km, the level tied to cetacean disturbance.
Biodiversity and Habitat – What does the data tell us?
TMC data show most seafloor sediment resettles near the vehicle. Foraminifera recovered to 30% density within 12 months of the 2022 test.