"There is an urgent need to better understand our deep-sea biodiversity." Scientists make wild discovery while exploring deep ...

The controversial race to mine the deep sea is ramping up around the world. Here’s why Norway is taking a leading role. Photo: Loke Marine Minerals News moves fast, and there's not always time ...

Mining companies can recover copper, nickel, cobalt, and other minerals all vital to the data centers and the energy transition. But deep-sea mining is controversial. Life thousands of feet below ...

To secure critical minerals, cut dependence on China and boost growth, Trump might cut red tape, spur investment and push ...

Beyond its scientific value, the project is also a key element in strengthening India’s blue economy, contributing to both ...

Portugal’s parliament has approved the drafting of a moratorium on deep sea mining in territorial waters to 2050.

So far, only limited deep-sea mining has occurred to test equipment. The Metals Company became the first company to engage in deep-sea mining to test technologies such as an integrated collector ...

The imminent presidency of Donald Trump looks set to boost the fortunes of deep-sea-mining as support for harvesting the world’s ocean floors for critical minerals grows, both in Congress and ...

Expectations have then increased since Trump's administration has signalled greater suppor t for domestic mineral exploration ...

and all alternatives to deep sea minerals have been explored. Without this knowledge base, we cannot possibly design adequate safeguards to protect the marine environment and human well-being. Calls ...