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Oct 19, 2026

Trump administration offers first deep-sea mining leases near American Samoa

The Interior Department announced it will offer the first-ever offshore mining leases for deep-sea mining off the coast of American Samoa as part of efforts to bolster domestic critical mineral supply.

Oct 19, 2026·2 sources
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  • ▪Marine Minerals Administration Director Mike Olsen stated that the Marine Minerals Administration must balance national security goals with environmental stewardship and engagement with American Samoa leadership
  • ▪Acting Marine Minerals Administration Director Mike Olsen stated that critical minerals represent vital strategic assets necessary for domestic supply chains, national defense, and energy efficiency goals
  • ▪On October 19, 2026, the Marine Minerals Administration announced a November 19, 2026 lease sale offering nearly 32 million acres across two offshore areas near American Samoa for deep-sea mining

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U.S. domestic politicsCritical minerals & resource securityEnvironmental regulationTrump administration

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