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Deep Sea Rare Minerals got NOAA approval to explore deep-sea mining in two regions, aiming for mineral recovery by 2028.
Deep Sea Rare Minerals, Inc. has received NOAA’s "substantial compliance" determination, advancing its exploration license application for deep-sea mining in the Clarion-Clipperton Zone and near Guam, securing priority rights to about 150,000 square kilometers.
The company aims to begin nodule recovery by 2028, pending approvals and funding, and has started engineering design for an environmentally focused subsea collection system.
On January 8, 2026, DSRM urged NOAA to approve its exploration licenses, citing the need for critical minerals to support clean energy.
Meanwhile, a coalition of scientists warned BOEM of major data gaps in deep-sea environments near the Northern Mariana Islands, calling for more research before leasing decisions.
Deep Sea Rare Minerals obtuvo la aprobación de la NOAA para explorar la minería en aguas profundas en dos regiones, con el objetivo de recuperar minerales para el año 2028.