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Trump Administration Fast-Tracks Deep-Sea Mining Permits Amid Environmental and Legal Concerns

The acceleration of deep-sea exploration permitting highlights the tension between economic...
January 22, 2026 by
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  • Impact Level
    Medium
  • Scope Level
    National
  • Last Update
    2026-01-22
Key Impacts
Positive Impacts (12)
Manganese
Deep-Sea Mining Pure-Plays (e.g., The Metals Company)
Nickel
Copper
Cobalt
Subsea Robotics & Autonomous Underwater Vehicle Makers
Total impacts: 13 | Positive: 12 | Negative: 0
Event Overview

The acceleration of deep-sea exploration permitting highlights the tension between economic interests and environmental protection. The lack of global standards for new technologies adds to the complexity, potentially leading to a U.S.-led race for undersea resources.

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Trump Administration Accelerates Deep-Sea Exploration Plan
2026-01-22 10:27

The Trump administration is accelerating a deep-sea exploration plan to expedite the permitting process for companies exploring critical minerals in international waters. This action, which may raise environmental and legal concerns, could lead to a U.S.-led race for deep-sea resources. Currently, there are no global standards for these new technologies. Following an executive order by Trump to support the deep-sea mining industry, the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) issued new regulations that streamline the permitting process into a shorter review procedure.

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