By Elizabeth Claire Alberts U.S.-led plans to mine the deep seabed have gained momentum since President Donald Trump signed ...

As demand for cobalt, nickel, and other critical minerals surges, governments and companies are eyeing the deep ocean floor.

Much of the money generated from licensing the sea floor east of the Mariana Islands would go straight to the U.S. government ...

The Metals Company wants to be the first firm to commercially mine the seafloor. The study it funded suggests that mining ...

Countries are still debating whether to mine the seafloor for minerals, but exploratory efforts have already begun.

The Office of the Governor said the additional 30 days to comment on deep-sea mining in Marianas waters is not enough.

The Bureau of Ocean Energy Management extended the public comment period for its deep-sea mining proposal near the Mariana ...

Pacific nation the Cook Islands said Wednesday it will work with the US in a push towards the emerging industry of deep-sea ...

Lt. Gov. Josh Tenorio isn't mincing words about the federal government's handling of a proposed deep-sea mining project near ...

Ruling from newly-elected government means deep-sea mineral exploration and exploitation will stop until almost end of decade ...

A 1,000-tonne ship is exploring the far-flung South Pacific for riches buried beneath the waves, spearheading efforts to dredge the tropical waters for industrial deep-sea mining. Fringed by sparkling ...

With less than a handful of days to provide public comments, concerns are growing over plans for deep sea mining in the Marianas. A protest and community meeting are being organized by local organizat ...