The deep-sea gold rush is a ‘game changer’
After years of negotiations and false starts, deep-sea mining is close to a commercial breakthrough
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Understanding the direction of key regulators and the needs of island nations through framework agreements
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Learn how to achieve sustainable seabed mining projects in harmony with nature
View the latest programExpert speakers to date
- Christopher Kelly
CSA Ocean Sciences Inc. - Govinder Chopra
SeaTech Solutions - Anantha Padmanabhan
SeaTech Solutions - Oliver Gunasekara
Impossible Metals Inc. - Andy Woods
University of Cambridge - Phil Hayes
Shearwater GeoServices - Magne Nygård
Aker BP - Egil Tjaland
Norwegian Forum for Marine Minerals - Guido Van Den Bos
NOV - Keith Hutchinson
Safinah Group
Who should attend
- Deep-Sea Mineral Exploration
- Exploration Licence Holders
- Geological and Marine Consultancy
- Offshore Oil & Gas Exploration
- Subsea Technologies
- Dredging & Maritime Activities
- Equipment Design Solutions
- Shipping & Vessel Services
- Mid-Tier and Junior Exploration
- Deep-Sea Exploration Licensing
- Economic Planning & Advisory
- Law of the Sea Regulation
- Legal & Compliance Work
- Investment & Banking Services
- Equipment Certification Services
- NGOs & Marine Conservation
- Nearshore Minerals & Exploration
- Environmental Assessments Plans
- Marine Life & Ecological Surveyors
- Geotechnical & Geophysical Studies
- Seafloor Mapping Solutions
- Underwater Surveying & Monitoring
- Marine Tailings Management
- News Reporting & Journalism
- Upcoming Deep Sea Miners
- Mineral Exploration Companies
- Phosphate Mining & Exploration
- Land-Based Mining Companies
- Offshore Oil & Gas Exploration
- Dredging Companies
- Deepwater Technology Companies
- Marine Equipment Manufacturers
- Subsea Technology Providers
- Offshore Support Services
- Shipping & Vessel Services
- Vessel Manufacturers
- International Seabed Authority
- United Nations Representatives
- Government Agencies
- Island Nations Representatives
- Economic Communities & Unions
- International Law of the Sea Advocates
- Coastal State Representatives
- Legal & Compliance Services
- Investment & Banking Representatives
- Other Professional Services
- Economic Policy Think Tanks
- News Reporters & Journalists
- Underwater Research Institutions
- Geological Societies
- Academic Institutions
- Metallurgical Engineering
- Atmospheric Research Institutions
- Seafloor Mapping Services
- Environmental Services
- Underwater Surveyors
- Public Relations Services
- Marine Life Conservation
- NGOs & Charities
- Public Consultation Groups
Past attendees:
- The Metals Company
- OSI Minerals
- Lobster-Robotics
- Castart B.V.
- Marine AI Ltd.
- Kanzlei Kaede
- Imenco Smart Solutions
- Deep Sea Vision
- Environmental Justice Foundation
- SustainableTechnologies
- Trans Hex Marine
- Mining Investment Service
- Colorado School of Mines
- Ocean Infinity
- DHI Group
Why Attend
The Deep Sea Mining Summit 2024 is the only event of its kind to deliver leading market intelligence and industry presentations on the latest deep sea mining advancements…
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The International Forum for Deep-Sea Mining Professionals
As the international deep-sea mining community moves ever closer to mining the deep-ocean floor, industry stakeholders from developing island nations and ocean regulators to commercial deep-sea miners and subsea technology companies meet annually at the world's premier Deep Sea Mining event.
It is through collaboration developments have been made over the last 40 years. Advances in technology and the development of a legislative framework by the International Seabed Authority have made what was once thought impossible now a commercial reality.
The 12th Annual Deep Sea Mining Summit will bring together a large array of solution providers, upcoming deep sea miners, members of the scientific community, and those within allied industries wanting to learn more about the opportunities within this emerging marketplace.
Thank you to our supporters and participants from previous summits; here’s a short preview.
Following the huge successes of the Deep-Sea Mining Summit series globally, this year’s continued objective is “forming partnerships” and building on existing relationships to develop framework agreements and environmental impact assessments, technological and technical know-how, and focus on the real challenges that face a new breed of deep-sea miners and industry providers. Case studies and actual results will address these issues.
Key topics on the agenda include:
- The economic landscape and growth for deep-sea mining
- Achieving sustainable seabed mining projects in harmony with nature
- New exploration and mining projects underway; the latest frontline feedback
- Regional opportunities to harvest Seafloor Massive Sulphides and Manganese Nodules
- Working with nations through a regulatory framework, the opportunities and risks
- Technological developments associated with commercialising deep-sea mining
In addition, the program will have a unique emphasis on networking and collaboration, including generating dialogue in applying useful technologies and solutions for adaptation in deep-sea mining from offshore oil and gas. There will also be an opportunity to meet new investors outside the market and form collaborative partnerships in allied industries for mutual benefit.
Call for Presentation
If you would like to be a speaker at this event, please contact sean.collins@iQ-Hub.com, subject heading “Call for Papers – Deep Sea Mining Summit 2024”.
Book now
To secure your place at The Deep Sea Mining Summit 2024, or if you require more information, please contact delegates@iQ-Hub.com.
Key topics for 2024:
- The economic landscape and drivers for growth in deep-sea mining
Understand the key market drivers and growth prospects for the near term. Where are the opportunities? - Achieving sustainable seabed mining projects in harmony with nature
Hear from frontline deep sea ecological experts on the latest techniques to build an environmental impact assessment plan - New exploration and mining projects underway; the latest frontline feedback
Explore new areas of economic value and be the first to hear about the latest methods and results from commercial activities - Regional opportunities to harvest Seafloor Massive Sulphides and Manganese Nodules
Discover the hottest regional opportunities to harvest Seafloor Massive Sulphides and Manganese Nodules from our geological experts - Working with nations through a regulatory framework, the opportunities and risks
Hear from key regulators and develop a cohesive plan to work with the International Seabed Authority and individual nations through the regulatory challenges - New technological developments associated with commercialising deep-sea mining
Be at the cutting edge of technological developments for deep-sea mining and explore diversification opportunities for existing companies involved in subsea applications
Testimonials
- A crosscutting gathering of ocean mining stakeholders from industry, government, scientific and regulatory communities.
William Senke, Lockheed Martin - The event provided a high quality agenda and set of speakers for this important, emerging industry.
Paul Holthus, World Ocean Council - A very informative summit, addressing novel technical approaches for exploration and monitoring of deep sea mining. The emphasis on environmental responsibility was very encouraging.
Richard Davies, Fugro - Deep sea mining is together with shale fuel the most interesting and ground breaking growth industry in the next 25 years- and the yearly deep sea mining summit is a key forum to attend.
Peter Jantzen, Wartsila - The event brought together a wide spectrum of industry players and the associated flow of an organisation to provide an up to date window into a new developing industry.
Rick Phipps, Seas Offshore - Excellent conference, great to have key industry players in one room.
Mark Brown, Minister of Minerals and Natural Resources, Cook Islands - The presentations were very relevant to our current issues and I found the conference very useful both technically and socially.
Robert Goodden, Subsea Minerals - The organisers have done a fantastic job interacting together a complementary set of subject relevant to the development of the deep sea mining section.
John Macdonald, SAMS Research Services [SRSL]
