How the US triggered a ‘gold rush’ in deep-sea mining

As Pacific Islands Caution Against Seabed Mining, the US Prepares to Trash the Rules

The White House’s executive order last month purports to authorize mining in international waters – against the authority of a U.N. regulatory body.

Trump’s push to break China’s mineral dominance paves the way for a deep-sea gold rush

"The thing that people have missed is that there is zero chance that this will not happen," Gerard Barron, CEO of The Metals Company, told CNBC by video call.

Trump’s critical minerals drive paves the way for a deep-sea gold rush

"The thing that people have missed is that there is zero chance that this will not happen," Gerard Barron, CEO of The Metals Company, told CNBC by video call.

How the US triggered a ‘gold rush’ in deep-sea mining

Donald Trump’s executive order on undersea minerals has encouraged mining companies — but critics say it will damage the environment and struggle to make money

MAINTENANCE. Critical metals, traders, etc. On the occasion of the release of the Cyclope 2025 report, Philippe Chalmin sheds light on Donald Trump's strategy on critical metals, redefining the stakes of economic sovereignty and global supply.

A decree signed by Donald Trump revives mining on the high seas, in violation of international law. And behind this rush towards rare metals, we find several Swiss companies like Allseas, Glencore or TransoceanAt the end of April, Donald Trump signed a decree that authorizes mining on the high seas, outside territorial waters, thus escaping international rules. A decision that could have disastrous consequences for biodiversity and climate. Inde…