The order seeks swift permits for mining nickel, cobalt and other minerals from the sea floor. Critics say it threatens both ocean life and global agreements.

President Donald Trump on Thursday signed an executive order aimed at boosting the deep-sea mining industry, marking his ...

President Trump signed an executive order Thursday that aims to jump-start mining on the ocean floor. Large-scale deep sea ...

The administration moves to sidestep U.N. body governing the ocean floor and the harvesting of minerals and metals in ...