ITLOS orders ISA to respect due process rights of TMC units NORI, TOML in dispute

The International Tribunal for the Law of the Sea (ITLOS) ordered the International Seabed Authority (ISA) to respect due process rights of TMC's subsidiaries, NORI and TOML. The tribunal found plausible risks of irreparable harm and mandated ISA to provide procedural clarity, share key questions, and allow meaningful responses regarding exploration contract extensions. Both parties were directed to cooperate and refrain from actions aggravating the dispute pending a final decision.

TMC said the ITLOS Seabed Disputes Chamber unanimously ordered interim measures in its subsidiaries’ disputes with the International Seabed Authority. * The tribunal found plausible due process and fair treatment rights for NORI and TOML, citing a real, imminent risk of irreparable harm. * ISA must follow the legal framework on due process, give procedural clarity, share key questions, allow meaningful responses within a reasonable period. * The order also directs ISA to apply due-process requirements when considering NORI’s exploration contract extension request. * Both sides were told to cooperate, refrain from steps that could aggravate the disputes pending a final decision. 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 via GlobeNewswire (Ref. ID: 202607200842PRIMZONEFULLFEED9764706) on July 20, 2026, and is solely responsible for the information contained therein. © Copyright 2026 - Public Technologies (PUBT)

TMC said the ITLOS Seabed Disputes Chamber unanimously ordered interim measures in its subsidiaries’ disputes with the International Seabed Authority. * The tribunal found plausible due process and fair treatment rights for NORI and TOML, citing a real, imminent risk of irreparable harm. * ISA must follow the legal framework on due process, give procedural clarity, share key questions, allow meaningful responses within a reasonable period. * The order also directs ISA to apply due-process requirements when considering NORI’s exploration contract extension request. * Both sides were told to cooperate, refrain from steps that could aggravate the disputes pending a final decision. 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 via GlobeNewswire (Ref. ID: 202607200842PRIMZONEFULLFEED9764706) on July 20, 2026, and is solely responsible for the information contained therein. © Copyright 2026 - Public Technologies (PUBT)