Mining of these rock-like nodules was the topic of discussion of experts and industry representatives gathered in Tempe on ...

Environmental groups are decrying an executive order signed by President Donald Trump to expedite deep-sea mining for ores ...

President Donald Trump wants federal agencies to fast-track applications for deep-sea mining in an effort to make the United ...

Trump has signed an executive order intended to accelerate offshore mining and open new opportunities for extracting critical ...

Deep-sea mining (DSM) not only poses significant environmental, social, and economic risks that may have far-reaching ...

On Thursday, President Trump signed an executive order that aims to permit, for the first time, industrial mining of the ...

President Donald Trump thew into turmoil a global effort to limit mining in the deep sea, signing an order to open up ...

Deep-sea mining (DSM) not only poses significant environmental, social, and economic risks that may have far-reaching implications for coastal communities and Small Island Developing States (SIDS ...

The order seeks swift permits for mining nickel, cobalt and other minerals from the sea floor. Critics say it threatens both ocean life and global agreements.

Deep sea mining, however, may not be the only way the U.S. hopes to ramp up its mineral supply. The Trump Administration has ...

Deep-sea mining comes with environmental risks—much of which is still unknown. “ It’s important to note that we have not currently assessed whether all of the potential environmental risks are indeed ...