deep-sea mining

TMC successfully collected 3,000 tonnes of polymetallic nodules during its pilot collection system test in 2022
ENVIRONMENT

US lawmakers chart onward course for deep-sea mining

Bill seeks financial, diplomatic, or other forms of support for seafloor nodule collection

13 March 2024

 The level of intrusion by deep-sea mining technologies will be a crucial factor - Image: impossible Metals
ENVIRONMENT

Can metals recycling really replace deep-sea mining?

EJF claims that circular economy strategies can reduce mineral demand by 58% between 2022 to 2050

11 January 2024

 During NORI's latest offshore campaign, researchers used a Remotely Operated Vehicle
ENVIRONMENT

TMC subsidiary NORI completes offshore research

Data will be used to inform NORI's application to the International Seabed Authority

02 January 2024

The wealth of critical minerals under the sea could help the energy transition Photo: The Metals Co
ENVIRONMENT

Can Norway's move open deep-sea mining floodgates?

Amidst rising concerns for the environment, proponents say that Norway's decision could be a boon

06 December 2023

ISA resumes talks on deep sea mining
ENVIRONMENT

ISA resumes talks on deep sea mining

Council's priority is to advance the negotiations on the draft regulations

01 November 2023

 Clarity on exploration work would at least be a start
EXPLORATION

Legal uncertainties muddy the waters for deep-sea mining's future

There continue to be no guarantees on deep-sea mining's future

25 September 2023

 AI-driven approach will enable continuous learning
TECHNOLOGY

TMC to use digital twins for deep-sea mining

A 3D visualization of deep-sea operations will be made available to stakeholders

06 September 2023

 If approved, NORI will use the Hidden Gem vessel to recover an estimated 1.3 – 3.0 million wet tonnes annually.
EXPLORATION

TCM wants to mine seabed in 2025

application will seek approval to extract the polymetallic nodules from sea floor

03 August 2023

A growing series of reports, each focused on a key discussion point for the mining sector, brought to you by the Mining Magazine Intelligence team.

A growing series of reports, each focused on a key discussion point for the mining sector, brought to you by the Mining Magazine Intelligence team.

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Mining Magazine Intelligence Future Fleets Report 2024

The report paints a picture of the equipment landscape and includes detailed profiles of mines that are employing these fleets

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Mining Magazine Intelligence Digitalisation Report 2023

An in-depth review of operations that use digitalisation technology to drive improvements across all areas of mining production

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Mining Magazine Intelligence Automation Report 2023

An in-depth review of operations using autonomous solutions in every region and sector, including analysis of the factors driving investment decisions

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Mining Magazine Intelligence Exploration Report 2023 (feat. Opaxe data)

A comprehensive review of current exploration rates, trending exploration technologies, a ranking of top drill intercepts and a catalog of 2022 Initial Resource Estimates and recent discovery successes.