The Metals Company

Allseas and TMC subsidiary NORI recently wrapped up the first integrated #nodule collection system trials in the CCZ since the 1970s, collecting roughly 4,500 tonnes of nodules and lifting over 3,000 tonnes up a 4.3km-long riser to the surface. The pilot system will next be upgraded to a production capacity of 1.3 million tonnes per annum ahead of our first commercial project, Project Zero. Learn more about the pilot system trials from Allseas engineers themselves in this short video.  #deepsea #offshore #batterymetals #nickel #cobalt

We look forward to bipartisan legislation in the coming months inspired by deliberations from the House Select Committee on China's Critical Mineral Working Group. #deepseamining #energytransition #criticalminerals #offshore #supplychain #nickel #cobalt #copper #manganese

A new paper with data gathered by independent researchers during NORI’s Campaign 5E reports the discovery of a novel species of polychaete worm. Ten papers have now been published based upon NORI's dataset, highlighting how private companies working with public research institutes and sharing data openly with the world enhances our knowledge of the deep-sea. https://lnkd.in/eTukhi4q #deepsea #exploration #offshore #research #science #data #environment

Congratulations to the International Seabed Authority on its 30th Anniversary! Since its establishment in 2001, the ISA's innovative, inclusive and transparent regulatory regime has significantly advanced deep-sea knowledge through hundreds of research cruises and groundbreaking technology trials, and facilitated the inclusion of Developing States in this new industry. Through its commitment to transparent data sharing and support for scientific capacity building, the ISA is ensuring this emerging industry proceeds in a manner that is equitable, responsible and informed by the best possible scientific data. We look forward to the next phase of the ISA’s regulatory evolution as it prepares to adopt the required Mining Code. https://lnkd.in/giazmesT #deepseamining #energytransition #criticalminerals #research #science #offshore

The Metals Company Provides Third Quarter 2024 Corporate Update https://lnkd.in/ga_HjuF8

In a win for common sense and safety at sea, we welcome the Dutch Court’s decision affirming that Greenpeace’s boarding and occupation of our vessel last year was illegal. Peaceful protests are allowed, but actions that endanger lives and disrupt lawful activities are not. The Court’s ruling that international law (UNCLOS), not EU law, governs protests on the high seas reinforces the ISA’s regulatory framework and clarifies contractor rights as we approach commercial operations. Greenpeace’s reckless interference with NORI’s approved activities, as well as the collection of scientific data requested by stakeholders and the ISA, put both their members and our crew at serious risk. Thanks to our team’s professionalism, we gathered the necessary data for our upcoming application without anyone being hurt. We respect peaceful protest, but reckless actions that threaten safety, undermine the legitimate rights of others, hinder the collection of the scientific data that is required to inform society’s understanding of the deep sea, cannot be tolerated. We were also pleased that Court agreed that peaceful protests must be judged based on the circumstances and facts of the case. We thank our Dutch counsel (Ten Holter Noordam advocaten) and our international legal counsel (Watson Farley & Williams) for their representation of NORI in this case. In response to the recent decision, Watson Farley & Williams’ Partner Nathan Eastwood said: “The decision of the Amsterdam Court of Appeal confirms UNCLOS and not EU Law is the applicable law governing the right to protest on the High Seas under international law. UNCLOS contains a robust and developed legal framework for peaceful protests on the high seas, ensuring that the ISA can preserve the rights of contractors and Sponsoring States whilst at the same time ensuring the protection of human life and safety. In particular, as previous tribunals have found, protests cannot interfere with the lawful exercise of sovereign rights to explore for and exploit seabed mineral resources.” We will continue to advocate for clear safety zones to protect our activities and expect the Court will again intervene if Greenpeace crosses the line. We reserve the right to legally challenge future protest actions that are not in accordance with the law, as supported by the Court’s judgment.

TMC Announces June 27, 2025 Submission Date for Subsidiary NORI’s ISA Application, and Expanded Company Strategy

Congratulations to Rep. Elise Stefanik on her nomination by President-elect Trump to serve in his Cabinet as U.S. Ambassador to the United Nations. As a staunch supporter of nodules as a source of U.S. critical minerals and the House Republican Conference Chair, Stefanik has called on the Department of Defense to "emphasize the importance of evaluating and planning for seabed mining as a new vector of competition with China for resource superiority and security." With support from the Senate, we look forward to Rep. Stefanik's growing influence at the UN as the International Seabed Authority works towards the final adoption of the mining code in 2025. https://lnkd.in/eb4Xsc5s https://lnkd.in/e6ciHSMb #deepseamining #energytransition #nationalsecurity #criticalminerals #supplychain

The Metals Company Announces Third Quarter 2024 Corporate Update Conference Call for Thursday, November 14, 2024. Read the press release: https://lnkd.in/eSZvfXkF #deepseamining #energytransition #criticalminerals #supplychain #nickel #cobalt #copper #manganese

The tricky geopolitics of critical minerals supply presents a major challenge to U.S. economic and national security. Abundant and secure, seafloor nodules could provide four metals vital for clean energy, defense and other sectors, and deliver U.S. mineral independence. #deepseamining #energytransition #nationalsecurity #criticalminerals #supplychain #nickel #cobalt #copper #manganese