President Trump signed an order Thursday aimed at making it easier for companies to mine the ocean floor. Scientists and ...

Trump wants an expedited permitting process in place for deep sea mining in 60 days. Advocates say the ocean should be protected, not extracted.

The order seeks swift permits for mining nickel, cobalt and other minerals from the sea floor. Critics say it threatens both ocean life and global agreements.

President Donald Trump on Thursday signed an executive order aimed at boosting the deep-sea mining industry, marking his ...

President Donald Trump is trying to fast track a brand new, highly controversial industry – mining critical minerals in the ...

President Donald Trump signed an executive order Thursday to expand US deep-sea mining for rare earth minerals in domestic ...