Deep-Sea Mining Market Companies & Investment Outlook for 2025 | Top 5 Growth Companies are Impossible Metals, Cobalt Seabed Resources, The Metals Company, Global Sea Mineral Resources, Kawasaki Heavy Industries

global deep-sea mining market recorded a valuation of US$3.92 billion in 2024 and is projected to reach US$40.79 billion by 2032, reflecting a compound annual growth rate of 34.02% from 2025 to 2032

According to recent developments, the International Maritime Organization in 2023 established goals to reduce emissions by 40% by 2030 and reach net-zero by 2050.

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Strategic Insights From This Report

The Asia-Pacific region emerged as the top performer in the global deep-sea mining market, securing a 36.23% revenue share in 2024.

Within end-user segments, the metallurgical industry holds the leading share, making it the dominant sector in the deep-sea mining market.

Key Players:

Adepth Minerals, Cobalt Seabed Resources, Eramet Group, Impossible Metals, Kawasaki Heavy Industries, Nautilus Minerals, Neptune Minerals, Moana Minerals, The Metals Company, Global Sea Mineral Resources

Key industry Development:

In 2025, The Metal Company (TMC) submitted the first U.S. commercial seabed mining permit, supported by an $85.2 million investment from Korea Zinc. This partnership strengthens deep-sea mining efforts by enabling battery-metal nodule processing, boosting U.S. refining capacity, and lowering reliance on Chinese supply chains.

Growth Forecast Projection:

The Global Deep Sea Mining Market is anticipated to rise at a considerable rate during the forecast period, between 2025 and 2032. In 2024, the market is growing at a steady rate, and with the rising adoption of strategies by key players, the market is expected to rise over the projected horizon.

Latest M&A

The global mining sector experienced increased M&A activity especially involving companies focused on critical metals, including deep-sea mining-focused Manara Minerals partnering with the Public Investment Fund (PIF) of Saudi Arabia and Maaden Mining Company to invest in niche subsea mining assets globally.​

The Metal Company (TMC), a leading deep-sea mining firm, has attracted strategic investments including an $85.2 million infusion from Korea Zinc targeting US-based refining and nodule processing capacity.

Research Process:

Both primary and secondary data sources have been used in the global Deep Sea Mining Market research report. During the research process, a wide range of industry-affecting factors are examined, including governmental regulations, market conditions, competitive levels, historical data, market situation, technological advancements, upcoming developments, in related businesses, as well as market volatility, prospects, potential barriers, and challenges.

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Key Segmentation:

By Resource Type: (Polymetallic Nodules, Polymetallic Sulphides, Cobalt-rich Ferromanganese Crusts, Others)

By Technology: Remote Operated Vehicles, Autonomous Underwater Vehicles, Seafloor Mining Systems, Exploration, Extraction & Collection, Others)

By End User: (Energy Sector, Metallurgical Sector, Technology and Electronics Sector, Construction Sector, Aerospace sector)

Regional Analysis for Market:

⇥ North America (U.S., Canada, Mexico)

⇥ Europe (U.K., Italy, Germany, Russia, France, Spain, The Netherlands and Rest of Europe)

⇥ Asia-Pacific (India, Japan, China, South Korea, Australia, Indonesia Rest of Asia Pacific)

⇥ South America (Colombia, Brazil, Argentina, Rest of South America)

⇥ Middle East & Africa (Saudi Arabia, U.A.E., South Africa, Rest of Middle East & Africa)

Latest News

India signed a 15-year exclusive contract with the International Seabed Authority (ISA) to explore polymetallic sulphides in the Carlsberg Ridge region of the Indian Ocean, consolidating India's position in strategic seabed mineral exploration as part of its Deep Ocean Mission.​

The US under President Donald Trump issued an executive order in April 2025 to expedite deep-sea mining permit approvals aiming to reduce reliance on China for critical minerals like cobalt, lithium, and nickel. This has sparked interest in commercial lease auctions off American Samoa, despite local opposition.​

Environmental concerns are intensifying with Pacific Island nations, local communities, and environmentalists actively opposing deep-sea mining citing potential permanent ecological damage to marine biodiversity

Benefits of the Report:

Chapter 1: Sets the stage by outlining the report's coverage, summarizing key market segments by region, product type, and application. Presents a snapshot of market sizes, growth potential across segments, and anticipated industry evolution both short and long term.

Chapter 2: Highlights pivotal market insights and uncovers the most significant emerging trends driving change within the industry.

Chapter 3: Offers an in-depth look at the competitive landscape among Deep Sea Mining producers, including revenue shares, strategic moves, and recent mergers and acquisitions.

Chapter 4: Presents comprehensive profiles of the market's key players, delving into details such as revenue, profit margins, product portfolios, and company milestones.

Chapters 5 & 6: Analyze Deep Sea Mining revenue at both regional and country levels, providing quantitative breakdowns of market sizes, growth opportunities, and development prospects worldwide.

Chapter 7: Focuses on different market segments by type, examining their individual sizes and potential, guiding readers toward high-impact, untapped market areas.

Chapter 8: Explores segmentation by application, evaluating industry growth potential in various downstream markets and pinpointing promising sectors for expansion.

Chapter 9: Provides a thorough review of the industry's supply chain mapping out both upstream and downstream activities.

Chapter 10: Concludes with a summary of the report's key findings and highlights the most critical takeaways for industry stakeholders.

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Latest Product Launches/Technologies

New autonomous underwater vehicles (AUVs) and subsea mineral harvesters like "Eureka II" by Impossible Metals and "Kaituo 2" from Shanghai Jiao Tong University have been tested in deep waters with capabilities for selective nodule harvesting and complex terrain operation.​

Advances focus on remote and robotic harvesting solutions designed to minimize environmental impact while maximizing polymetallic nodule recovery efficiency

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Latest Investments

The Metal Company's strategic investment round of $85.2 million backed by Korea Zinc expands U.S.-based processing capabilities, aiming to build supply chain resilience and reduce dependency on China.​

Several national governments, including Japan and India, are financing research and pilot projects advancing deep-sea mining technologies and regulatory frameworks encouraging mineral extraction with environmental safeguards.​

Project Hubs

India is emerging as a hub with exclusive seabed exploration rights provided by ISA covering vast ocean area for polymetallic sulphide deposits, with active research involving NIOT for mining tech trials.​

Other key hubs include the Clarion-Clipperton Zone in international waters, Cook Islands with ongoing exploration contracts, and Pacific Island territories opposing due to environmental concerns.

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