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Britain's navy prepares to clear mines in the Strait of Hormuz while waiting for a peace dealBritish sailors are on standby aboard RFA Lyme Bay for a mine-clearing mission in the Strait of Hormuz. This operation awaits a peace agree...25 May, 2026, 08.06 AM IST- Trump-backed push for deep-sea mining 'unlawful': international regulator to AFPDeep-sea mining companies face legal challenges if they proceed with plans to extract minerals from the ocean floor. The International Seab...22 May, 2026, 11.57 AM IST
- Who sank Russian cargo ship Ursa Major, was NATO involved, and was it torpedoed? Reports explain mystery, ship's route, nuclear cargo claims and US aircraft presenceWho sank Russian cargo ship Ursa Major, was NATO involved, and was it torpedoed? This explainer covers the sinking of the Ursa Major near S...12 May, 2026, 04.56 PM IST
- Italian Defence Minister Crosetto’s bilateral visit strengthens the Indo-MediterraneanRising conflicts in the Indo-Mediterranean, especially after the October 7 attack on Israel and disruptions like the Strait of Hormuz closu...01 May, 2026, 09.51 PM IST
- Explainer: The Hormuz digital chokepoint - How does the Iran war threaten subsea cables?The narrow waterway, already a chokepoint for global oil shipments, is equally vital for the digital world. Several fibre-optic cables snak...28 Apr, 2026, 06.29 PM IST
- The Hormuz digital chokepoint: How does the Iran war threaten subsea cables?Iran has highlighted the vulnerability of submarine cables in the Strait of Hormuz. These vital undersea links carry 99% of global internet...28 Apr, 2026, 06.09 PM IST
- The Hormuz digital chokepoint: Where oil, war and the internet collideIran has highlighted the vulnerability of submarine cables in the Strait of Hormuz. These vital undersea links carry 99% of global internet...28 Apr, 2026, 01.32 PM IST
- West Asia War: US says it's hunting for explosive mines in latest push to open Strait of HormuzWest Asia War: The United States Navy is actively clearing mines from the Strait of Hormuz. This crucial oil shipping route faces disruptio...25 Apr, 2026, 06.42 PM IST
- US mine hunters sail west, likely bound for Middle East amid Trump’s new strategy for the Strait of HormuzUS Navy mine countermeasure assets are redeploying from the Pacific to the Indian Ocean, signaling preparations for a sustained effort to c...14 Apr, 2026, 02.13 PM IST
- Ex-Rio Tinto CEO's deep-sea mining firm to merge with Odyssey in $1 billion dealA transformative merger is on the horizon as American Ocean Minerals, spearheaded by Tom Albanese, partners with Odyssey Marine Exploration...08 Apr, 2026, 11.12 PM IST
- 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
- Indian firms seek help from Dutch Royal IHC for deep-sea mineral explorationIndian mining and cement companies have sought technical assistance from Dutch shipbuilder Royal IHC to prepare bids for deep-sea mineral b...20 Mar, 2025, 03.22 PM IST
- Why deep-sea mining is the next battleground in the energy transitionThere are countries like Russia, Norway and China which are pursuing ahead with deep-sea mining and producing a framework which will argue ...17 Jul, 2023, 09.50 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
- 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 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
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