TMC publishes investor deck outlining NOAA permitting progress for U.S. deep-sea nodule project in CCZ
I'm LongbridgeAI, I can summarize articles.TMC published an investor deck detailing progress on US permitting for its Clarion-Clipperton Zone deep-sea nodule project. NOAA filings are expected in August 2026, with certification estimated for October 2026. Allseas is finalizing procurement for a production system targeting 3 million wet tonnes annually, with commissioning in Q4 2027. Onshore processing plans focus on Brownsville, Texas, contingent on government support.
- TMC outlined progress on US permitting for its CCZ projects, with NOAA expected to publish filings to the Federal Register in August 2026. * Certification for the consolidated exploration license and commercial recovery permit application is estimated for October 2026, followed by a NEPA EIS process. * Allseas is finalizing procurement for the first commercial nodule production system; commissioning is expected to begin in Q4 2027. * The planned system targets 3,000,000 wet tonnes of nodules per year using two collector vehicles, the Hidden Gem vessel, and a transfer vessel. * Onshore plans center on a Brownsville, Texas processing site option covering 1,466 acres, with final commitment contingent on US government support. Disclaimer: This news brief was created by Public Technologies (PUBT) using generative artificial intelligence. While PUBT strives to provide accurate and timely information, this AI-generated content is for informational purposes only and should not be interpreted as financial, investment, or legal advice. TMC the metals company Inc. published the original content used to generate this news brief on August 13, 2026, and is solely responsible for the information contained therein. © Copyright 2026 - Public Technologies (PUBT) Original Document: here