Deep Seabed Mining: Notice of receipt of application for deep seabed mining exploration license from American Deep Sea Metals, Inc. (ADSM)

6 organizations filed 19 public comments on Deep Seabed Mining: Notice of receipt of application for deep seabed mining exploration license from American Deep Sea Metals, Inc. (ADSM), at the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration. The comment window closed 20d ago.

Abstract

Pursuant to the Deep Seabed Hard Mineral Resources Act (DSHMRA or the Act), notice is hereby given that NOAA received, on November 2, 2025, an amended application from American Deep Sea Minerals, Inc. (ADSM) for a license to conduct seabed mining exploration activities within the seabed area beyond national jurisdiction in the South Penrhyn Basin of the South Pacific Ocean. NOAA has determined that this application is fully compliant with the applicable application information requirements of DSHMRA and the Act’s implementing regulations. Subject to applicable public disclosure limitations, interested persons are afforded the opportunity to examine the materials relevant to this application and submit written comments to NOAA.

Commenters (6)

• Natural Resources Defense Council (NRDC)trade assoc.

  14 filings · confidence 97%
• Development Partner Institutetrade assoc.

  1 filing · confidence 85%
• Eco Minerals Inc.unverified attribution

  1 filing · confidence 70%
• Google LLCunverified attribution

  1 filing · confidence 70%
• Te Ipukarea Societytrade assoc.

  1 filing · confidence 85%
• University of Southamptonunverified attribution

  1 filing · confidence 70%