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Critical Minerals Are Moving to the Front Line of National Security
NEW YORK, Jan. 28, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Market News Updates News Commentary - Critical mi...
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[{"type":"text","content":"Critical Minerals Are Moving to the Front Line of National SecurityCritical materials positioned at the intersection of defense, electrification, and energy security\nNEW YORK, Jan. 28, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Market News Updates News Commentary - Critical minerals are no longer just about mining — they’ve become a national security issue. Materials like lithium, nickel, cobalt, copper, and rare earths are used in everything from fighter jets and radar systems to batteries, electric vehicles, and power grids. Because so many of these materials come from a small number of foreign suppliers, governments are pushing hard to secure more reliable sources. For investors, that shift matters, because it means steady, long-term demand backed by policy support and strategic importance while keeping a close eye on Active Companies that include: Deep Sea Minerals Corp. (CSE: SEAS) (OTCPK: CUHRF), TMC the metals company Inc. (NASDAQ: TMC), Odyssey Marine Exploration, Inc. (NASDAQ: OMEX), Kraken Robotics Inc. (TSX-V: PNG) (OTCQB: KRKNF) and Transocean Ltd. (NYSE: RIG). One area getting a lot of attention is deep-sea minerals. On the ocean floor are naturally occurring mineral deposits, called polymetallic nodules, that are rich in nickel, cobalt, manganese, and copper. These minerals are the same ones needed for defense systems and next-generation energy technologies. Deep-sea mining is still developing, but many see it as a way to ease supply shortages and reduce dependence on geopolitically risky regions. As rules and oversight continue to take shape, this emerging sector is starting to attract both strategic partners and early investors. Analysts expect the global critical minerals market to continue growing strongly through 2030 and into the next decade. According to recent industry forecasts, the overall market—covering key materials like lithium, nickel, cobalt, copper, rare earth elements, and graphite—is projected to expand from roughly $328 billion in 2024 to about $494 billion by 2030 under several research estimates, with some longer-range forecasts reaching around $586 billion by 2032. Deep Sea Minerals Corp. (CSE: SEAS) (OTCPK: CUHRF) Welcomes NOAA Deep-Sea Mapping Initiative Near American Samoa - Deep Sea Minerals Corp. (FSE: X45) (\"Deep Sea\" or the \"Company\") a subsea mineral exploration and dev...