The Dutch contributing partners of the international MiningImpact3 consortium have been awarded 1.4 million euros by the Dutch Research Council (NWO).

Beyond its scientific value, the project is also a key element in strengthening India’s blue economy, contributing to both ...

The phenomenon of 'dark oxygen,' whereby deep-sea metallic nodules generate oxygen without sunlight, is reshaping our ...

This video explores the potential of deep-sea mining to meet the growing demand for resources like cobalt, nickel, and manganese, crucial for battery production. But at what cost? Delve into the ...

Mining is not new to the Arctic region. Alaska is home to the largest zinc mine in the world and Sweden to the largest iron ...

India’s ambitious Deep Ocean Mission, aimed at exploring ocean depths with the specially designed submersible Samudrayaan, ...

Active engagement on three initiatives could see Africa’s needs reflected in global ocean governance decisions. In 2022, ...

The finance minister also allocated Rs 1,329 crore for Mission Mausam, an Earth Sciences Ministry initiative to improve ...

“It’s been very surreal,” he says. But the discovery also brought challenges. The research has attracted criticism from some scientists and deep-sea mining companies, who plan to mine the nodules for ...

Boost to space sector in budget with 14.4% hike, customs duty abolishment, and Rs 13,416 crore allocation for 2025-26.

The Ministry of Earth Sciences, which is steering the Deep Ocean Mission, got an allocation of Rs 3649.81 crore in the Union Budget, presented on Saturday, as against Rs 3064.80 crore in the ongoing ...