---
schema_version: "secwatch.filing_event.v1"
accession: "0001104659-26-053506"
form_type: "8-K"
ticker: "TMC"
cik: "0001798562"
company_name: "TMC the metals Co Inc."
filed_at: "2026-05-01T23:59:59+00:00"
generated_at: "2026-05-15T00:21:15.904275+00:00"
event_type: "regulatory"
sentiment: "positive"
materiality_score: 0.75
calibrated_materiality_score: 0.75
confidence: "high"
source: SEC EDGAR
---

# NOAA finds TMC USA's deep-sea mining application in full compliance; permit expected by Q1 2027

## Summary
- 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.

## SEC filing metadata
- accession: 0001104659-26-053506
- form_type: 8-K
- ticker: TMC
- cik: 0001798562
- company_name: TMC the metals Co Inc.
- filed_at: 2026-05-01T23:59:59+00:00
- event_type: regulatory
- sentiment: positive
- materiality_score: 0.75
- calibrated_materiality_score: 0.75
- confidence: high
- sec_items: 7.01, 9.01
- EDGAR index: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1798562/000110465926053506/0001104659-26-053506-index.htm
- EDGAR primary document: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1798562/000110465926053506/tm2613309d1_8k.htm

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