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TMC USA Submits Application for Commercial Recovery of Deep-Sea Minerals in the High Seas Under U.S. Seabed Mining Code
The Metals Company (TMC), a leader in the exploration of critical metals essential for infrastructure, defense, and energy technologies, has announced that its U.S. subsidiary, The Metals Company USA LLC, has submitted applications for a commercial recovery permit and two exploration licenses. This move is in accordance with the Deep Seabed Hard Mineral Resources Act (DSHMRA) and the regulations set forth by the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), which together establish the framework for seabed mining in the United States. The applications mark a significant step in TMC's efforts to tap into the world's largest undeveloped resource of critical metals, aiming to support future technological advancements and sustainable resource management.
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