The International Seabed Authority has been working on the Mining Code, regulations governing commercial mining of the deep seafloor, since 2014 and was scheduled to publish them in 2020.

Apr 24, 2025 · Deep seabed mining is the extraction of critical mineral resources from the ocean floor. The deep seabed has valuable resources like manganese, nickel, cobalt, copper, and …

Jul 23, 2025 · Deep-sea mining aims to retrieve valuable mineral deposits found on the ocean's floor, hundreds or even thousands of meters below its surface. Alongside a diverse array of …

Mar 27, 2025 · Many marine scientists and policymakers disagree. Researchers say they've identified more than a dozen ways seabed mining could damage ocean ecosystems.

Seabed mining involves the extraction of minerals, such as manganese, cobalt, nickel, copper, zinc, and, to a lesser extent, gold, silver, and rare earth metals, which exist in deposits on the …

2 days ago · Tokyo has begun a seabed mining trial near Minamitori Island as it seeks to cut reliance on Chinese rare earth supplies.

2 days ago · Japan begins historic deep-sea mining test to extract rare earths and cut reliance on China for critical minerals.

The U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) provides science and data on seabed mineral resources and ecosystems, as well as on the potential hazards associated with extraction.

Dec 23, 2025 · The prospect of mining the deep ocean has prompted worldwide environmental concern. Nearly 40 countries have called for a moratorium or ban on seabed mining, including …

Feb 26, 2025 · The International Seabed Authority (ISA) could receive an application to begin mining in international waters later this year; legal scholars say approving it could violate the …