Deep-sea mining promises critical minerals for the energy transition without the problems of mining on land. It also promises ...

The U.S. push to mine international waters for metals defies global efforts to control and protect these fragile ecosystems.

This story was supported by the Pulitzer Center’s Ocean Reporting Network, where Elizabeth Claire Alberts is a fellow. On ...

Recent advances in technology have made deep-sea mining more feasible. But removing the nodules - which also requires pumping ...

President Donald Trump has signed a new executive order that supports deep sea mining in both United States and international ...

Deep-sea mining is promoted as a solution for the energy transition and wealth for developing nations. However, evidence ...

Explore how deep sea water can be transformed into drinkable freshwater, potentially addressing the global water crisis. This ...

With the backing of the US government, a Canadian company is poised to sidestep UN laws and start vacuuming what it deems battery-grade metals from international waters.

Key points The deep sea is one of Earth's most fragile and least understood environments.A group of scientists led by CSIRO ...

The United States Department of the Interior (DOI) recently announced rule changes that would accelerate deep-sea mining in ...

Two new studies warn Vancouver-based miner's deep-sea operations threaten whales, dolphins and an uncounted number of other ...