Deep inside a massive gold mine, exploration reaches a point where dry tunnels give way to flooded lower levels. Water has slowly filled sections once used for extraction, cutting off access to deeper ...

The deep-sea mining market is gaining traction as governments and industries seek secure access to critical minerals needed for electric vehicles, renewable energy, electronics, and defense ...

Chinese officials have emphasised the economic importance of deep-sea mining and have been pushing for the swift exploitation of seabed resources. The US has also introduced bills calling for a ...