Tokyo has begun a seabed mining trial near Minamitori Island as it seeks to cut reliance on Chinese rare earth supplies.
Deep sea mining was once again thrust into the spotlight in late April 2025 when President Trump signed an executive order aimed […]
The Responsible Use of Seafloor Resources Act was introduced on Tuesday.
Mining the seafloor for key minerals and metals could negatively impact the industry, resulting in $500 billion of lost value and causing damages […]
The Norwegian Parliament is considering opening its territorial waters for commercial seabed mining. The vote on whether exploration and mineral extraction will […]
Extracting minerals from the ocean floor would negatively impact the tuna industry as the fish is expected to migrate habitat towards areas of […]
Swiss Federal Council has called for a moratorium on deep-sea mining in the international seabed area due to concerns about its harmful […]
