Deep Sea Minerals (CSE: SEAS), via its US subsidiary American Ocean Minerals Corp., has applied to NOAA for a DSHMRA exploration licence targeting polymetallic nodules in a defined tract of the Clarion-Clipperton Zone in the Pacific. The submission includes baseline environmental data, proposed monitoring and mitigation measures, and a phased exploration plan with specified expenditure commitments. NOAA has recently pledged extra resources to accelerate licence and permit reviews, following a 2025 US executive order promoting deep-sea mining for nickel, copper and manganese.

Tivan Limited’s Speewah fluorite project in Western Australia has been selected as a priority initiative under the US–Japan–Australia Minerals Security Partnership, giving it access to coordinated government backing for critical minerals development. The project targets high-purity fluorite (fluorspar) suitable for aluminium smelting and battery materials supply chains, positioning it as a potential non-Chinese source of acid-grade concentrate. For geotechnical and mine planners, the designation signals likely acceleration of resource drilling, pit design and processing studies, with funding support tied to export-oriented offtake into US and Japanese markets.

Kal Tire’s Mining Tire Group has partnered with Australian mining technology firm Decoda to deploy a real-time haul road hazard detection system for large open-pit haul trucks. Using on-board sensors and analytics integrated with fleet management platforms, the system flags issues such as potholes, spillage, standing water and excessive grade or crossfall as trucks travel, rather than relying solely on periodic road inspections. The approach targets reduced tyre damage and unplanned downtime, and gives mine planners continuous data to prioritise road maintenance and adjust haul profiles.