Inside China’s Deep-Sea Mining Program
China holds five of the ISA's 32 seabed exploration contracts. Nodules, sulphides and crusts, across three state contractors.
American Ocean Minerals Presents Solid Gold Nodule to President Trump at American Mining Roundtable
A solid gold nodule was handed to President Trump at the roundtable. Chairman Tom Albanese made the presentation at the State Department.
A Message from CEO Michael Nikiforuk: GoldCoast Resource Corp.’s CSE Listing (CSE: GCR)
GoldCoast's chief executive marks the company's CSE listing on video. Nikiforuk makes the case for Ghana's drowned river channels.
Japan Sets Full-Scale Rare Earth Mud Test at Minamitorishima for February 2027
Japan will run a full-scale test off Minamitorishima in February 2027, lifting rare-earth mud from about 6,000 meters down.
Mid-Summer Review: Washington Speeds Up, the ISA Ends Up in Court
A mid-summer review: NOAA accelerates U.S. seabed mining permits while an international tribunal reins in the ISA.
The Cold War Secret Behind America’s Next Mineral Supply Chain | Glomar Minerals
Glomar Minerals takes its name from a Cold War cover story at sea. The Hughes Glomar Explorer's cover story was nodule mining.
Deep Sea Minerals ($SEAS | $DSEAF): Responsibly Unlocking the Ocean’s Critical Mineral Potential
Deep Sea Minerals is exploring Pacific polymetallic nodule deposits. It trades as SEAS, DSEAF and X45 on three exchanges.
Benchmark: Exploration to Decision Point with TMC CFO Craig Shesky on Nodules
TMC's Craig Shesky discussed nodule economics on a Benchmark panel. He said about 75% of revenue could come from industrial uses, not batteries.
MOBY Robotics Miami Headquarters Grand Opening
Moby Robotics opened its Miami headquarters with local officials. The company called it a milestone toward operating in the deep ocean.
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.