US defence group says there is ‘large interest’ in its eastern Pacific licences as companies vie for critical minerals
Donald Trump’s executive order on undersea minerals has encouraged mining companies — but critics say it will damage the environment and struggle to make money
US president’s move is part of effort to bolster supply of critical resources
A British company holding two Pacific Ocean exploration licences is up for sale after its Norwegian parent went bankrupt
Whether deep-sea mining will transform the US’s geopolitical fortunes is unclear
US drafting order to collect ‘nodules’ from Pacific seabed for minerals used in battery supply chains
Brazil’s Leticia Carvalho sets out pro-conservation stance ahead of vote to elect International Seabed Authority chief
Discovery expected to stoke debate about impact of seabed mining
Critics say Biden administration risks losing race to mine resources in international waters
Environmentalists warn move to extract minerals needed for green industries risks damaging fragile ecosystems
Move brings Britain into line with other countries concerned at impact of taking metals from seabed
Cross-party parliamentarians write to Rishi Sunak warning of ‘irreversible damage’
How can we plunder the spoils from this rich and remote territory, our common heritage?
Crunch talks in Jamaica to determine future of drive to extract critical minerals from ocean depths
Country could become first to extract battery metals from its ocean floor
The environmental impacts of this extractive process are colossal
Norwegian owner of UK Seabed Resources says backing from Europe needed in the face of Chinese dominance
‘Pipe’ investment that failed to materialise during Spac merger overshadows listing of The Metals Company
UK Seabed Resources urges governments to finalise rules to allow extraction of minerals
Campaign group intervenes over UK exploration licences for Lockheed Martin
DeepGreen’s financing follows years of regulatory uncertainty and environmental concerns
