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Seabed mining at a crossroads: The hidden battle over access and influence

Amer Hage Chahine and Ilya Epikhin from Arthur D. Little explore how geopolitical competition and technological disparity – not just environmental concerns – are driving the global stalemate over seabed mining regulation, as nations debate the future of ocean-floor resource extraction.

 
 

Aqua Membranes cuts RO cleaning by 83% at Legacy mine

Craig Beckman, CEO of Aqua Membranes, describes how 3D-printed spacer technology is reducing membrane cleaning by 83% at a Utah mine, cutting costs, downtime, and energy use while improving reverse osmosis system performance and efficiency.

 

Fortescue secures landmark RMB 14.2 billion syndicated term loan

Fortescue Ltd announces the successful syndication of a Renminbi-denominated (RMB) syndicated term loan facility of 14.2 billion (approximately US$2 billion) with participation from leading Chinese, Australian, and international lenders.

 
 
 
 
 

American Pacific reports drilling results

American Pacific Mining Corp. has reported results from the final six of eight reverse circulation drill holes completed during Phase I 2025 drilling at the company’s Madison project.