Final rule would speed process companies must go through to receive exploration licenses and commercial recovery permit ...

While the Trump administration frames deep-sea mining as a ‘core national security and economic interest,’ dozens of ...

Federal officials Tuesday said they're considering a mineral lease off Alaskan shores. It's part of a fast-paced and ...

The Metals Company allegedly used 'armageddon' threats to hijack a U.S. application to mine critical minerals in the Pacific ...

On January 21, 2026, the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) published a final rule revising its regulations governing deep ...

“China is expanding their reach and racing to dominate deep-sea mining,” said Rep. Pete Stauber (R-Minn.), the subcommittee’s chair. Stauber said Beijing holds more exploration licenses than any other ...

A dome-fronted submersible sinks beneath the waves off Indonesia, heading down nearly 1,000 metres in search of new species, ...

Researchers have unveiled world-first deep-ocean landers to uncover how the mysterious dark oxygen is produced in complete ...

Norway has a reputation for environmental leadership, from championing international biodiversity policies to its wilderness protection and ambitious biodiversity regulations. An international ...

Ted Judah went diving off McAbee Beach in Monterey Bay when he caught sight of a 'silvery knife blade undulating thing,' ...