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Impossible Metals seabed mining robot
TECHNOLOGY

The technological race to the ocean floor

The burgeoning field of deep-sea mining is surging forward with evolving technologies

28 March 2024

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

A helmet jellyfish similar to the species studied Credit: Alexander Semenov
ENVIRONMENT

Stressed jellyfish study shows deep-sea mining dangers

Deep-sea mining sediment plumes could endanger vulnerable lifeforms, finds research

23 November 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

TheGummy squirrel (Psychropotes longicauda) is one of the known species living in the CCZ Credit: DeepCCZ Expedition.
ENVIRONMENT

Deep-sea mining and species survival

Are minerals from the ocean's depths are essential for mankind's shift away from fossil fuels?

21 June 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.