The Metals Company ​($TMC): Critical ​Minerals Supply Chain Moves ​Closer ​to Commercial ​Scale TMC USA @themetalsco reported a major Q1 ​2026 ​corporate update, advancing its ​plan to ​recover polymetallic ​nodules from the ​deep ​seafloor as ​a ​potential new ​source ​of critical metals for energy, ​defense, manufacturing, and ​infrastructure. Key ​updates ​investors are watching: • ​Commercial ​agreement signed ​with Allseas to develop and ​operate ​the first ​offshore nodule recovery system • ​Targeted nameplate production capacity of 3.0M ​wet tonnes ​per year • System commissioning ​expected ​to begin ​in ​Q4 ​2027, subject to regulatory approvals • ​NOAA determined TMC USA's consolidated ​exploration license ​and commercial ​recovery ​permit ​application ​is ​in full compliance • ​TMC ​USA expects the ​permitting process to ​conclude before ​the ​end of Q1 2027 • ~$164M in available liquidity ​as of ​March 31, ​2026 • $119.7M cash ​on hand ​and ​no debt As the U.S. ​looks to ​secure critical ​mineral supply chains and reduce reliance on ​foreign ​sources, $TMC ​is positioning deep-seabed ​polymetallic ​nodules as ​a ​potential strategic supply ​source. With regulatory momentum, a landmark new ​agreement ​with ​existing partner ​Allseas ahead ​of commercial production, and a clear path ​toward potential ​permit approval, $TMC ​is entering ​a high-stakes ​execution ​window that resource, energy, and reshoring ​investors ​may ​want ​on their radar. Read the full ​corporate ​update: $TMC $TMCR

The Grenfell community has shown unrelenting dignity and courage in their fight for justice. I welcome the Met's update that all files for charging decisions will be submitted by the end of September. All those responsible must be held to account. Justice delayed is justice denied.

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