New documentary about deep-sea mining of rare materials in “Nodules” shows in vivid detail the damage mining creates on ...

Trump's deep-sea mining push aims to cut reliance on China but has sparked fears of ocean damage and global instability.

A U.S. subsidiary of The Metals Co., based in Vancouver, has applied for permits to mine a deep sea zone in international ...

Trump's push to accelerate deep-sea mining aims to lessen US reliance on China for minerals, but raises fears of ecological ...

Over 80 people gathered Sunday at Ala Moana Beach Park for a paddle-out ceremony opposing deep-sea mining, joining a global ...

Gathering minerals such as nickel, cobalt, manganese and lithium from the seabed could affect everything from sponges to ...

At the International Seabed Authority (ISA) assembly in Jamaica last week, Palau President Surangel Whipps Jr.

The talks, in Jamaica, are before the International Seabed Authority (ISA), the only organization that can legally approve ...

After Trump pledged to open international waters to mining, The Metals Company sought U.S. permits. But other countries are ...

Though hostile in appearance, the deep sea teems with life. Far from being barren, the abyss is likely home to millions of ...

Scientists present at the latest effort to hash out international rules for deep-sea mining say it's unclear if it's possible ...

After two weeks of negotiations, the International Seabed Authority (ISA) is still far from finalizing rules for extracting ...