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Conceptual AI illustration of a glowing path continuing across an abyssal seabed, representing NORI’s recommended exploration-contract extension.

AI illustration · not documentary evidence

ISA panel recommends five-year NORI contract extension

The TMC subsidiary cleared the technical review; Council approval is still pending.

Event Jul 16, 2026Published Jul 18, 2026No approved source-check timestamp

Conceptual AI illustration of two soft underwater light fields in the Pacific at twilight, representing a proposed federal lease-sale process.

AI illustration · not documentary evidence

Critical minerals

U.S. publishes proposed American Samoa mineral-sale notice

BOEM proposes a Nov. 19 offshore sale; the federal process does not guarantee a sale.

Event Jul 17, 2026Published Jul 18, 2026No approved source-check timestamp