Critics call for an industry moratorium until more scientific data can be obtained about fragile deep sea ecosystems.

The thing that people have missed is that there is zero chance that this will not happen,” Gerard Barron, CEO of The Metals ...

Ilya Epikhin – Principal, and Carlo Stella – Managing Partner, Arthur D. Little discuss how mining players should respond to ...

President Trump's interest in deep-sea mining in the face of global pressure means he must be doing something right.

Breaching settled international law, Mr Trump’s order applies to international waters beyond American jurisdiction as well as ...

Anti-deep sea mining advocates warn Trump's fast-track order circumvents long-standing international sea laws by providing an ...

It has floundered about for more than a decade, holding interminable conferences and meetings in Jamaica, none of which has resulted in a mining code. The ISA isn’t the only group upset with ...

The Metals Company, based in Vancouver, is seeking permission from the U.S. government to start deep-sea mining in ...

The ISA said it is currently creating a mining code through “complex discussions” with its member states. It hasn’t permitted any deep-sea mining operations yet, but it has issued 30 contracts to ...

President Donald Trump is trying to fast track a brand new, highly controversial industry – mining critical minerals in the deep sea.

The metals could help meet long-term demand during the energy transition from fossil fuels, while reducing the human ...