TMC publishes investor deck outlining NOAA permitting progress for U.S. deep-sea nodule project in CCZ

PUBT · 1d ago
TMC publishes investor deck outlining NOAA permitting progress for U.S. deep-sea nodule project in CCZ
  • TMC outlined progress on US permitting for its CCZ projects, with NOAA expected to publish filings to the Federal Register in August 2026.
  • Certification for the consolidated exploration license and commercial recovery permit application is estimated for October 2026, followed by a NEPA EIS process.
  • Allseas is finalizing procurement for the first commercial nodule production system; commissioning is expected to begin in Q4 2027.
  • The planned system targets 3,000,000 wet tonnes of nodules per year using two collector vehicles, the Hidden Gem vessel, and a transfer vessel.
  • Onshore plans center on a Brownsville, Texas processing site option covering 1,466 acres, with final commitment contingent on US government support.


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