Financial analyst pursues seabed mining venture in Pacific region

A Bay Area analyst is seeking to develop mineral extraction operations in a seabed area claimed by three Pacific nations, raising questions about jurisdiction and environmental impact in contested waters.

First covered Jul 15, 2026 · 1:30 AM PT · 1 article · no longer in the live window

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Coverage

73d Grist A Bay Area financial analyst wants a piece of this mineral-rich seabed surrounded by three Pacific nations

Primary sources

federalregister.gov Deep Seabed Mining: Notice of Receipt of Application for Deep Seabed Mining Exploration Licenses and Announcement of Public Comment Period and Virtual Public Hearing

isa.org.jm Msg Council Opening Remarks 13 July 2026 (isa.org.jm)

noaa.gov NOAA scientists and partners to map deep waters, seabed in the Cook Islands

More coverage from around the web

congress.gov Seabed Mining Interests Across the Pacific Islands | Congress.gov | Library of Congress

amti.csis.org Between Rocks and a Hard Place: Seabed Mining in the Pacific | Asia Maritime Transparency Initiative

congress.gov Seabed Mining Interests Across the Pacific Islands

theconversation.com Deep sea mining is the next geopolitical frontline – and the Pacific is in the crosshairs

npr.org This company wants to be the first to mine the ocean floor, with Trump's help

Appeared in: 2026-07-15 (#14)

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