The future of deep sea mining hinges on a contentious election

International Seabed Authority head incumbent Michael Lodge faces Leticia Carvalho, a Brazilian ocean scientist.

Bloomberg News | July 29, 2024 | 8:31 am

Eramet's manganese mine in Gabon is one of its biggest activities.

Reuters | July 25, 2024 | 10:36 am

Macro Metals will take over work at the Wandanya, Disraeli and Midgengadge manganese projects located in the Eastern Pilbara region.

Staff Writer | July 23, 2024 | 10:24 am

Researchers sampled the seabed of the Clarion-Clapperton Zone to assess the possible impacts of deep-sea mining.

Staff Writer | July 23, 2024 | 9:37 am

Deep-sea miner is said to have misled investors, government officials, and the public through material misrepresentations and omissions.

Staff Writer | July 23, 2024 | 7:43 am

According to Bain & Company, lithium-ion batteries will remain dominant for the foreseeable future.

Staff Writer | July 17, 2024 | 10:26 pm

Seabed mining regulator meets amid mounting pressure for code

Meeting is considered pivotal for the UN body, expected to finalize its decade-long effort to enact regulations by 2025.

Cecilia Jamasmie | July 15, 2024 | 4:05 am

The government announced the first licensing round for seabed minerals on the Norwegian continental shelf for public consultation.

Staff Writer | June 26, 2024 | 7:51 am

The nodules are said to contain 610,000 tonnes of cobalt (75 years of Japan’s consumption) and 740,000 tonnes of nickel (11 years).

Cecilia Jamasmie | June 25, 2024 | 4:09 am