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America’s next great industrial opportunity may lie beneath the ocean.
Ocean Minerals Forward examines the enormous potential of ocean minerals and what their development could mean for America’s economic and national security. From growing critical mineral demand and China’s dominance of global supply chains to American offshore innovation, environmental science, and domestic processing, the report explores the resources, technologies, and industrial capabilities shaping this emerging industry.
Discover how ocean minerals could help build a stronger American supply chain, from the seafloor to the factory floor.
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A New Resource for America’s Industrial Future
Discover how America’s ocean mineral resources could strengthen critical mineral supply chains, support domestic manufacturing, and create new opportunities for the nation’s offshore industries and workforce.
Ocean Minerals 101
What are ocean minerals, where are they found, and why do they matter? Explore the major types of seabed mineral deposits, the critical minerals they contain, and the technologies used to explore and develop these resources.
Processing is Power
Recovering minerals is only part of the equation. Learn why domestic processing and refining capabilities are essential to turning ocean mineral resources into secure supplies of critical materials for American manufacturing, technology, and national defense.
China’s Critical Minerals Advantage
China’s dominance of global critical mineral processing gives it significant influence over the supply chains that support American industry. Explore the scale of that dependence, China’s growing involvement in ocean minerals, and why diversifying supply is a national priority.
Responsible Development: What the Science Shows
Decades of deep-ocean research, environmental surveys, and collection trials are building the scientific foundation for ocean mineral development. Learn how mapping, monitoring technologies, environmental baselines, and federal oversight can inform responsible operations.
