Claims
Pradeep Singh“Early attempts to mine the seabed are likely to fail, especially if social opposition persists and most governments and markets do not accept minerals obtained in violation of international law.”Dec 19, 2025
Leticia Carvalho“Any unilateral action would constitute a violation of international law."
The Metals Company"TMC expects to commence commercial production in the fourth quarter of 2027 if we receive a commercial permit."Aug 21, 2025
Louisa CassonThe Metals Company seeking U.S. approval for deep-sea mining is "an extremely irresponsible threat. It’s basically holding a gun to the international community.”
Sandor Mulsow“Legally speaking, there are no impediments now. The United States has not ratified the United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea and is not a member of the ISA. And there is no country that will prevent them from doing so.Dec 19, 2025
Duncan Currie“It would be a major breach of international law… if the U.S. were to grant [the Metals Company deep-sea mining permission.”
Emma Wilson“The Convention on the Law of the Sea stipulates that signatory states cannot allow any of their nationals, companies, or entities to engage in seabed mining activities outside the framework established by the Convention.”Dec 19, 2025
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