- Deep sea mining threatens unique biodiversity hotspots. Leaders must listen to science and uphold promises.
- TMC The Metals Company has been granted exploratory rights to extract nodules from the deep sea, operating under the governance of the International Seabed Authority.
TMC's deep-sea mining intentions were criticized by the ISA, while the company also received backing from Donald Trump.
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Updated Aug 18
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What happened
TMC's deep-sea mining intentions were criticized by the ISA, while the company also received backing from Donald Trump.
Who's involved
What this event is mainly aboutHow it developed
Newest first. Tap a step to see who reported it.- Allseas, a deep-sea mining company, is accused of operating without ISA permission, relying on a Trump executive order.Sub-event
Trump issued EOs for deep-sea mining; NOAA found TMC application compliant.1 source
ISA criticized TMC's deep-sea mining plans, and TMC gained political support from Donald Trump.1 source
TMC seeks CCZ access and attempts to bypass international law despite ISA scrutiny.1 source
TMC filed a license application and Trump issued an executive order regarding US resources.1 source
- Trump's orders fast-tracked permits beyond US waters, allowing TMC to bypass ISA regulations.
- Wedbush report suggests fast-tracked production path for deep-sea mining under ISA purview.
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The entities involved
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Donald Trump
American businessman and politician (born 1946), President of the United States (2017–2021; since 2025)
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International Seabed Authority
Intergovernmental body to regulate mineral-related activities on the seabed
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TMC
Monte Carlo broadcast TV station, also available in France
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