JAMAICA, Kingston (30 August 2018) – – Members and  Observers of the Authority as well as other Stakeholders are invited to submit their comments on the revised draft regulations on exploitation of mineral resources in the Area (ISBA/24/LTC/WP.1/Rev.1 and ISBA/24/C/20) by 30 September 2018 to consultation@isa.org.jm. This follows general agreement at the 24th Session Council… Continue reading Stakeholders Invited to Comment on Revised Draft Regulations on Exploitation of Mineral Resources in the Area

JAMAICA, Kingston (24 August 2018) – – China Ocean Mineral Resources Research & Development Association (COMRA) and Ocean Mineral Singapore Pte Ltd (OMS) are offering training opportunities to candidates from developing States under their 2019 Training Programme. COMRA COMRA is offering six (6) at-sea training places.  Four (4) candidates with geological/geophysical background and two (2)… Continue reading Open for Applications: Training Opportunities Under ISA Contractor Programme

The International Seabed Authority expresses its deep sorrow and heartfelt condolences to the United Nations community and the people and Government of Ghana for the passing of H.E. Kofi Annan, former Secretary General of the United Nations and Nobel Peace Laureate, on 18 August 2018.  The International Seabed Authority extends its condolences to the family… Continue reading ANNOUNCEMENT

JAMAICA, Kingston (2 August 2018) – – The International Seabed Authority, Interoceanmetal Joint Organization (IOM) and the Ministry of the Environment in Poland are jointly organizing a workshop on Processing Technologies, Metal Recoveries & Economic Feasibility of Deep Sea Mining at the Ministry of Environment in Warsaw, Poland 3-6 September, 2018. The workshop will focus on the following… Continue reading ISA/IOM to Host Joint Workshop in Warsaw, Poland