Discover the incredible story behind the construction of the Petronius offshore oil rig, one of the most ambitious projects in the energy industry. This video takes you through the complex process of ...

(THE CONVERSATION) It’s stunning but true that we know more about the surface of the moon than about the Earth’s ocean floor. Much of what we do know has come from scientific ocean drilling – the ...

Described as China's first domestically designed and built deep-ocean drilling vessel, it was officially commissioned in Guangzhou on November 17, 2024 and after it completes fitting out and sea ...

With growing interest in mining critical metals from the seafloor, countries are now negotiating international rules. The ...

Drilling for minerals deep in the ocean could have immense consequences for the tiny animals at the core of the vast marine food web — and ultimately affect fisheries and the food we find on our ...

The Trump administration wants to allow deep-sea mining for critical minerals near the American territories of Guam and the Northern Mariana Islands. Residents are worried about environmental impacts.

The Trump administration, with the support of many congressional Republicans, is looking to boost deep-sea mining as a way to counter Chinese dominance of critical minerals supply chains. The National ...

If you liked this story, share it with other people. Norway’s plans to mine seabed minerals in Arctic waters remain in limbo after the first licensing round was delayed in December 2024. However, the ...