Deep Sea Minerals Completes Name Change and Provides Industry Update

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[{"type":"text","content":" Vancouver, BC, Jan. 26, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Deep Sea Minerals Corp. (CSE: SEAS) (OTCPK: CUHRF) (FSE: X45) (\"Deep Sea\" or the \"Company\") is pleased to announce that, further to its news releases on January 20, 2026 and January 23, 2026, the Company has completed its name change to “Deep Sea Minerals Corp.”The Company’s common shares (the “Shares”) have begun trading on the Canadian Securities Exchange today under the new stock symbol “SEAS” and under the new name of the Company. The new CUSIP is 24378A101 and the new ISIN number is CA24378A1012. The name change reflects the Company's evolution and core focus on establishing a leading position in the deep sea critical minerals exploration sector, anchored by U.S. national security priorities, supporting the energy transition, and enabling critical minerals supply-chain independence. STRATEGIC ALIGNMENT WITH GLOBAL SUPPLY CHAIN INDEPENDECE AND SHIFTING U.S. NATIONAL POLICIES The Company’s ongoing efforts to secure and advance underwater mining concessions come at a pivotal time when the U.S. government is emphasizing the importance of mineral independence to enhance national security. Deep-sea minerals represent one of the largest untapped sources of critical minerals required for modern life and technology – supporting national defense, clean and resilient energy systems, advanced manufacturing, and next-generation batteries. As the world enters a period of heightened geopolitical competition and economic uncertainty, access to secure, scalable, and reliable mineral supply is becoming an increasingly important strategic priority. On January 21, 2026, the U.S. Government announced that it is pressing ahead on efforts to encourage U.S. exploration of the deep sea by accelerating exploration licensing and commercial recovery permitting for United States underwater mining companies. The Trump Administration’s April, 2025 Executive Order directed the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (“NOAA”) to expedite mining permits under the Deep Seabed Hard Minerals Resource Act of 1980 and to establish a process for issuing permits along the U.S. Outer Continental Shelf. The revisions establish a consolidated framework for the exploration license and commercial recovery permit application process, which is now in effect today. These changes align with the Company’s strateg...

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