Trump’s order, however, has once again brought into focus the debate about the economic benefits of seabed mining. Here’s what we know so far. The idea of deep-sea mining has been around for about 150 ...

US President Donald Trump has signed an executive order to open both US and international waters to deep-sea mining, ignoring a global treaty that controls the high seas. Canadian mining group The ...

Trump's order aims to boost U.S. access to critical minerals Environmental groups warn of irreversible biodiversity loss Congressional hearing shows partisan divide on deep-sea mining April 29 ...

President Donald Trump signed an executive order Thursday to promote mining of the deep-sea floor, a controversial way to get critical minerals that are used in a wide range of electronics and ...

President Trump signed an executive order to boost the U.S. deep-sea mining industry for critical minerals. Supporters say deep-sea mining could boost the U.S. economy and reduce reliance on land ...

“Governments around the world must now step up to defend international rules and cooperation against rogue deep-sea mining.” For years, members of the authority’s council have debated how ...

The Metals Company and the Trump administration are trying to circumvent international deep sea mining rules. The Metals Company and the Trump administration are trying to circumvent international ...

Canada’s The Metals Company (Nasdaq: TMC) has taken a major step in its pursuit of deep-sea mining, announcing it has formally submitted applications for a commercial recovery permit and two ...

The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration received criticism on Instagram Friday after a post supporting President Donald Trump‘s Executive Order to allow deep-sea mining. The NOAA has ...

Trump signs EO boosting deep-sea mining industry in latest attempt to combat rival China. The order seeks to expedite permits in coastal waters of the US, while working will allies to share ...

But this unique ecosystem faces an unprecedented threat. As the demand for electric car batteries and smartphones grows, mining companies are turning their attention to the deep sea, where precious ...

Advertisement Advertisement Nations are currently negotiating a “road map” that would govern any potential deep sea mining in international waters. The U.S.’s Executive Order circumvents the ...