The quest to exploit deep-sea mineral resources — and debates over benefits and harms — is intensifying in D.C. and ...

The ocean's deep-sea bed is scattered with ancient rocks, each about the size of a closed fist, called "polymetallic nodules.

President Donald Trump is trying to fast track a brand new, highly controversial industry – mining critical minerals in the ...

This story was supported by the Pulitzer Center’s Ocean Reporting Network, where Elizabeth Claire Alberts is a fellow. Mere ...

Deep-sea mining firm The Metals Co asked the Trump administration on Tuesday to approve its plans to mine the international ...

An executive order signed by United States President Donald Trump last week could potentially challenge existing global norms linked to deep-sea mining as he tries to reduce his country’s reliance on ...

On April 24, 2025, the Trump Administration issued an Executive Order aimed at fast-tracking deep-sea mining.

President Donald Trump on Thursday signed an executive order aimed at boosting the deep-sea mining industry, marking his ...

The Metals Company has made history with the first-ever application for two exploration licenses and a commercial recovery ...

Trump has signed an executive order intended to accelerate offshore mining and open new opportunities for extracting critical ...

A new executive order signed by US President Donald Trump on Thursday approves a ramp-up of deep-sea mining for rare earth ...