Opinion

Following dozens of interviews with experts in deep-sea mining, we believe that deep-sea mining is inevitable, and that the major mining companies need to get onboard or miss out.

Critical mineral supply and production are of increasing concern to the US and Europe, yet the subsea holds abundant volumes of these minerals. Here's how subsea mining can ease critical mineral tensions.

Our list of the top ten deep sea mining companies to watch in 2024

Whilst the US and China fight over critical minerals supply chain, we believe that Europe has stolen the lead in deep sea mining and now leads this industry.

Our Cartoonist's view on Norways decision to allow exploration for subsea minerals in their Exclusive Economic Zone

2023 has seen some significant advances in deep sea mining. Major players entered the fray, including Norway, Transocean and Loke; progress continued at TMC / NORI-D and in the Cook Islands; whilst the ISA disappointed by missing the July 9th deadline for enacting regulations.