Can This Startup Make Deep-Sea Mining Profitable?

July 14th, 2025· 2.2K views· 1:25
T
The Hustle

There’s a “metal rush” happening several miles under the ocean, and a Canadian startup called The Metals Company wants to be the first to mine a vast stretch of Pacific seabed, commercially. The company is seeking US approval to mine international waters just outside of Hawaii, but these zones are under the jurisdiction of the International Seabed Authority (ISA). Could a loophole in the system grant the company both US support and ISA access? Subscribe to The Hustle: 🔗 https://clickhubspot.com/vu3l Get the 5-minute newsletter keeping 2M+ innovators in the loop 🔗 https://clickhubspot.com/3kln About HubSpot: HubSpot is a customer platform that provides education, software, and support to help businesses grow better. The platform includes marketing, sales, service, commerce, operations, and website management products that start free and scale to meet our customers’ needs at any stage of growth. Today, thousands of customers around the world use HubSpot’s powerful and easy-to-use tools and apps to attract, engage, and delight customers. #TheHustle #HubSpot