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- Scientists discover largest 'invisible gold' reserve beneath Japan's seabed, but this one major problem may never let the underwater treasure be mined
- Trump signs order to ramp up US deep-sea miningDonald Trump's administration takes a controversial step. It expands deep-sea mining for rare earth minerals. This move aims to boost the U...25 Apr, 2025, 10.23 AM IST
- Deep dive, deep spies? Why China’s seabed mapping could be another headache for IndiaChina is rapidly expanding its deep-sea exploration efforts, sending fleets of research vessels far beyond its shores. While Beijing claims...21 Mar, 2025, 12.09 AM IST
- India to seek licences to scout Pacific Ocean for critical mineralsIndia plans to apply for deep-sea mineral exploration licenses in the Pacific Ocean to secure critical minerals for energy transition techn...22 Jul, 2024, 01.57 PM IST
- Plumbing the depths to scale the heightsIndia's Deep Ocean Mission, Samudrayaan, focuses on deep-sea exploration for biodiversity and mineral resources to address climate change. ...12 Jul, 2024, 11.24 PM IST
- India to go 6km deep inside ocean to power your next electric carIndia and China compete for minerals crucial for electric vehicles and solar panels. India applies to explore the Indian Ocean for cobalt a...21 May, 2024, 11.19 AM IST
- Deep sea mining permits may be coming soon. What are they and what might happen?The International Seabed Authority - the United Nations body that regulates the world's ocean floor - is preparing to resume negotiations t...03 Jul, 2023, 11.57 AM IST
- Minerals in Indian Ocean can turn India self-sufficient in nickel, cobalt: International Seabed Authority chief"India was one of the very first pioneer investors in deep sea mining, starting from the 1980s. In recent years, there has been enormous pr...14 Feb, 2023, 04.00 PM IST
- Mines ministry OKs purchase of 2 surveyor shipsThe survey will focus on seabed mapping and exploration of non-living resources in the offshore sector, exclusive economic zone and interna...27 Dec, 2022, 09.48 AM IST
- China finds polymetallic sulphide deposits in Indian OceanIn 2011, China had entered into a deal with the International Seabed Authority for a polymetallic sulphide exploration area of 10,000 sq km...14 Aug, 2018, 03.08 PM IST
- Geologists strike seabed ‘treasure’ in Indian watersThree state-of-the-art research vessels — Samudra Ratnakar, Samudra Kaustabh and Samudra Saudikama — carried out the 'High Resolution Seabe...17 Jul, 2017, 09.36 AM IST
- China proposes joint mining of Indian Ocean with IndiaChina proposes joint mining of Indian Ocean with India where its deep diving vessel reported to have discovered large deposits gold and sil...07 May, 2015, 11.44 AM IST
- Gujarat National Law University to draft two key laws on deep sea miningThe US, China, Japan, Russia and South Korea lead this race for the natural wealth that lies untapped beneath the seabed.01 Sep, 2014, 01.21 AM IST
- China speeds up Indian Ocean exploration for mineralsChina's research vessel surveying polymetallic deposits in the Indian Ocean has discovered two hydrothermal and four hydrothermal anomaly a...26 Feb, 2014, 04.56 PM IST
- China inks deal with ISA to mine polymetallic sulphide in Indian OceanChina signed a contract with the International Seabed Authority to explore polymetallic sulphide ore deposit in Indian Ocean over the next ...18 Nov, 2011, 07.18 PM IST
- China announces plan to expand seabed mining in Indian OceanChina today announced plans to expand its seabed mineral explorations in the Indian Ocean after an international authority approved its bid...17 Sep, 2011, 04.37 PM IST
- China obtains approval to explore Indian OceanNaval intelligence has expressed concern that this will provide an excuse for China to operate warships and compile data on resources in In...03 Aug, 2011, 02.31 PM IST
- China gets first-ever chance to enter Indian Ocean for explorationChina is stepping into the Indian Ocean for the first time, something it has been unsuccessfully seeking through alliances with Myanmar and...02 Aug, 2011, 11.25 PM IST
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