---
schema_version: "secwatch.filing_event.v1"
accession: "0001104659-25-053875"
form_type: "8-K"
ticker: "TMC"
cik: "0001798562"
company_name: "TMC the metals Co Inc."
filed_at: "2025-05-29T23:59:59+00:00"
generated_at: "2026-05-20T06:11:49.718181+00:00"
event_type: "regulatory"
sentiment: "positive"
materiality_score: 0.65
calibrated_materiality_score: 0.65
confidence: "high"
source: SEC EDGAR
---

# NOAA finds TMC's deep-sea mining license applications substantially compliant, granting priority right

## Summary
- NOAA determined TMC USA's exploration license apps for USA-A and USA-B areas are in substantial compliance under DSHMRA.
- TMC USA granted priority of right to receive exploration licenses per 15 C.F.R. § 970.209 and 30 U.S.C. § 1413(b).
- NOAA specified items to address before full compliance; TMC USA plans to submit amended applications in coming days.
- This is a step toward obtaining formal exploration licenses for polymetallic nodules in the Clarion-Clipperton Zone.
- TMC the metals Company common shares (TMC) trade on Nasdaq; warrants (TMCWW) also listed.

## SEC filing metadata
- accession: 0001104659-25-053875
- form_type: 8-K
- ticker: TMC
- cik: 0001798562
- company_name: TMC the metals Co Inc.
- filed_at: 2025-05-29T23:59:59+00:00
- event_type: regulatory
- sentiment: positive
- materiality_score: 0.65
- calibrated_materiality_score: 0.65
- confidence: high
- sec_items: 8.01
- EDGAR index: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1798562/000110465925053875/0001104659-25-053875-index.htm
- EDGAR primary document: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1798562/000110465925053875/tm2516473d1_8k.htm

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