Polymetallic Nodules

Polymetallic Nodules in the Cook Islands

Polymetallic Nodules Potential

The Cook Islands has extensive coverage of polymetallic nodules in it’s exclusive economic zone

Licensing and permitting

The licensing process is led by the Authority in collaboration with multiple agencies and bodies

Phases of seabed minerals activities

Prospecting and exploration activities are used to identify the location/size of mineral deposits and whether or not they can be sustainably recovered before the resource can be harvested commercially.

2020/2022 seabed minerals exploration licensing process

The Seabed Minerals Authority opened up areas in the Cook Islands exclusive economic zone for interested parties to apply for exploration. Find out more about the process by clicking the link above.