NOAA starts environmental review for TMC USA-B deep-sea exploration license application

Reuters2026/08/17 12:31

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NOAA opened an Environmental Impact Statement review for a deep-sea exploration license sought by TMC USA under the Deep Seabed Hard Mineral Resources Act.
The USA-B application covers about 122,000 sq km in the Clarion-Clipperton Zone with an estimated 1.02 billion tonnes of polymetallic nodules.
NOAA will publish a draft EIS and draft operating restrictions for public comment before deciding whether to issue the license.

Disclaimer: This news brief was created by Public Technologies (PUBT) using generative artificial intelligence. While PUBT strives to provide accurate and timely information, this AI-generated content is for informational purposes only and should not be interpreted as financial, investment, or legal advice. TMC the metals company Inc. published the original content used to generate this news brief via GlobeNewswire (Ref. ID: 202608170830PRIMZONECNPR____9811152) on August 17, 2026, and is solely responsible for the information contained therein.

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NOAA starts environmental review for TMC USA-B deep-sea exploration license application

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