JAMAICA, Kingston (30 May 2017) – – The Federal Institute for Geosciences and Natural Resources of the Federal Republic of Germany (BGR), in accordance with its exploration contract for polymetallic sulphides with the International Seabed Authority, is offering four (4) at-sea training places for candidates from developing States within its 2017 training programme. The training programme… Continue reading OPEN FOR APPLICATIONS: 2017 BGR Contractor Training Programme

JAMAICA, Kingston (12 May 2017) – – The International Seabed Authority and China Minmetals Corporation have signed a 15-year exploration contract for polymetallic nodules. The exploration contract was signed on Friday, 12 May in Beijing, China by the Secretary-General of the International Seabed Authority, Michael Lodge and the Chairman of China Minmetals Corporation, He Wenbo. … Continue reading China Minmetals Corporation Signs Exploration Contract with the International Seabed Authority

JAMAICA, Kingston (02 May 2017) – – The workshop on Marine Mineral Resources of Africa’s Continental Shelf and Adjacent International Seabed Area – Prospects for Sustainable Development of Africa’s Maritime Domain, in support of Africa’s Blue Economy is being held in Kampala, Uganda from 2 to 4 May 2017. The workshop is jointly organized by… Continue reading Workshop: Marine Mineral Resources of Africa