Japan has launched a month-long deep-sea mission aimed at unlocking a new domestic source of rare earth elements, a move that ...

Tokyo has begun a seabed mining trial near Minamitori Island as it seeks to cut reliance on Chinese rare earth supplies.

Japan has taken a major step toward securing its supply of critical minerals by launching a groundbreaking deep-sea mining ...

Japan embarks Sunday on what it says is the world's first bid to tap deep sea rare earths at a depth of 6,000 metres -- ...

A mining-machine test on the deep-ocean floor resulted in species diversity declining by roughly 32% in the tracks of the ...

Tokyo set to make world’s first attempt to continuously lift rare-earth-rich mud from a depth of around 6,000m ...

The rush to mine the deep ocean is no longer a distant possibility. It’s here, thanks to global demand for minerals like cobalt and nickel rising, meaning governments and corporations are eyeing the ...

The deep-sea mining market is gaining traction as governments and industries seek secure access to critical minerals needed for electric vehicles, renewable energy, electronics, and defense ...

The Trump administration is considering an executive order that would speed up deep-sea mining in international waters by allowing companies to circumvent a United Nations-backed review process, ...

HONOLULU (Island News) -- A Global Activation remains underway against deep sea mining. Advocates joining together to take a stand, that included Ala Moana Beach Park on the Magic Island Side Sunday.

The U.S. push to lease the seafloor east of Guam for commercial mining operations without consulting the island and with no ...

After Norway made its decision, Greenland’s government has stated its intention to ban deep-sea mining in its territorial ...