regulatory
confidence high
sentiment positive
materiality 0.75
NOAA finds TMC USA's deep-sea mining application in full compliance; permit expected by Q1 2027
TMC the metals Co Inc.
- NOAA determined TMC USA's consolidated application under DSHMRA is in full compliance, following substantial compliance in March.
- Application covers ~65,000 km² in CCZ with estimated 619 Mt wet nodules and potential 200 Mt additional exploration upside.
- Consolidated application for both exploration license and commercial recovery permit under new NOAA process.
- Permitting milestones include certification, draft EIS public comment, final EIS, and final determination by end of Q1 2027.
- TMC USA submitted application earlier in 2026; initial commercial recovery area was ~25,000 km² in April 2025.
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