# U.S. Treasury Recognizes Deep Sea Mining in Critical Minerals Policy

> U.S. Treasury acknowledges deep sea mining potential as critical minerals policy evolves.
- Title: U.S. Treasury Recognizes Deep Sea Mining in Critical Minerals…
- Summary: U.S. Treasury acknowledges deep sea mining potential as critical minerals policy evolves. U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent recognized deep sea mining's…
- Keywords: deep sea minerals corp, u.s. treasury, scott bessent, critical minerals, polymetallic nodules, clarion-clipperton zone, cook islands, national oceanic atmospheric administrat, capital gain media, money, business, Treasury
- Source: Financialpost — https://financialpost.com/globe-newswire/deep-sea-minerals-corp-highlights-u-s-treasury-recognition-of-deep-sea-mining-in-critical-minerals-policy-and-provides-corporate-update
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- Topics: deep sea minerals corp, u.s. treasury, scott bessent, critical minerals, polymetallic nodules, clarion-clipperton zone, cook islands, national oceanic atmospheric administrat, capital gain media, money, business
## U.S. Treasury Recognition
U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent recognized deep sea mining in critical minerals policy on October 14, 2026.

> This includes deep sea mining, where the Bank can play a catalytic role by providing knowledge and guidance in a nascent sector.
## Company Response
Deep Sea Minerals CEO James Deckelman highlighted the statement's relevance to their exploration strategy in U.S. and Cook Islands.
## U.S. Policy Focus
The Treasury statement emphasizes regulatory reform, infrastructure, local processing capacity and project financing for critical minerals.
## Exploration Strategy
Deep Sea Minerals pursues polymetallic nodule resources in the Clarion-Clipperton Zone covering 147,368 km 2.
## Cook Islands Opportunity
The Company evaluates potential exploration opportunities in the Cook Islands under U.S. regulatory framework.
## Investor Relations Update
Deep Sea Minerals extends investor relations agreement with Capital Gain Media until January 14, 2027.
## Marketing Budget
The Company pays Capital Gain Media US$100,000 upfront for marketing services through January 14, 2027.
## Key takeaway

U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent recognized deep sea mining's role in critical minerals supply, prompting Deep Sea Minerals Corp. to advance exploration under U.S. regulations.