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Deep sea mining vehicle being lowered into the ocean from offshore vessel

MARKET TRENDS

5 Feb 2026

Europe Slows Deep Sea Mining as Caution Takes Hold

Europe’s deep sea mining push cools as governments favor environmental safeguards, nudging companies toward research over rapid extraction

Engineers pose with deep-sea mining and refining equipment

INNOVATION

8 Apr 2026

From the Ocean Floor to the Battery Pack

Offshore deep sea mining vessel operating in open waters

PARTNERSHIPS

7 Apr 2026

Two Firms Dive Into America's Seabed Mining Future

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From the Ocean Floor to the Battery Pack

INNOVATION

8 Apr 2026

Aqua Metals and Impossible Metals link seabed nodule collection to clean electrochemical refining in a US-domestic critical minerals push

Impossible Metals underwater robot collecting seabed minerals for sustainable EV production.

INSIGHTS

18 Jun 2025

U.S. Dives Into Seabed Mining to Fuel EV Future

Impossible Metals sparks push as Washington weighs first lease in 30 years amid EV mineral demand

Yellow deep-sea mining robot scanning Pacific seabed for critical minerals under bright underwater lights.

INVESTMENT

24 Apr 2025

Billions Beneath the Waves: UK Seabed Bids Heat Up

The UK's review of key seabed licenses signals a bold push for mineral security amid rising geopolitical and environmental stakes.

Delicate deep-sea organism on seabed surrounded by polymetallic nodules in SMARTEX research image.

TECHNOLOGY

20 Feb 2025

Mining Meets Machine Learning in UK Seabed Release

SMARTEX releases seabed images via NERC to aid reviews; uptake of Al tools by industry remains uncertain.

Deep-sea mining machine operating on ocean floor as sediment rises during seabed research trial.

PARTNERSHIPS

7 Feb 2025

UK Scientists Unite to Chart Future of Seabed Mining

A UK alliance of scientists is shaping how seabed mining earns trust, using research to support responsible global practices.

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CRITICAL MINERALS FROM THE SEAFLOOR

Day 1: WEDNESDAY, 22 APRIL, 2026

09:40 - 10:05

PANEL DISCUSSION ON GLOBAL REGULATORY DIVERGENCE AND COMMERCIAL EXPOSURE IN DEEP SEA MINING

Day 1: WEDNESDAY, 22 APRIL, 2026

11:00 - 11:30

DEVELOPMENTS IN INTERNATIONAL LAW DEEP SEA MINING INDUSTRY PROFESSIONALS NEED TO KNOW

Day 1: WEDNESDAY, 22 APRIL, 2026

11:30 - 11:55

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