It’s the latest twist in the controversial global race to mine the deep sea for rare-earth elements and other valuable ...

While the Trump administration frames deep-sea mining as a ‘core national security and economic interest,’ dozens of countries warn of regulatory gaps, irreversible environmental risks - Anadolu Ajans ...

“Going up in space is relatively easy compared to going deep into the ocean,” said Sylvia Earle, 90, an oceanographer and ...

Final rule would speed process companies must go through to receive exploration licenses and commercial recovery permit ...

Federal officials Tuesday said they're considering a mineral lease off Alaskan shores. It's part of a fast-paced and expanding plan to advance mining of ...

This story was originally published by Grist with the headline Indigenous concerns surface as Trump calls for seabed mining in Alaskan waters on Feb 5, 2026.

A deep-sea mining test shows ecosystem damage can begin immediately, with more than one-third of seafloor animals lost in a single pass.

Explore the rising global demand for raw materials and the controversial world of deep-sea mining. This video examines how companies eye the Clarion-Clipperton Zone for its immense reserves of cobalt, ...

Invisible clouds of sediment created by underwater mining spread for miles, putting ocean floor ecosystems at risk.

The Bureau of Ocean Energy Management wants to gauge support for what would be the first Alaska Outer Continental Shelf ...

For aggressive investors who can stay invested for five years or longer, there are a few under-the-radar mining stocks that ...

The survey will take place in an area of 30,000 square miles being considered for mining that is adjacent to the Rose Atoll Marine National Monument, a pristine coral habitat that supports hundreds of ...