Deep Sea Minerals submits bid to U.S. DIBC

Executive Summary

• Deep Sea Minerals Corp. has submitted a bid in response to a Request for Project Proposal (RPP) from the U.S. Defense Industrial Base Consortium (DIBC).
• The solicitation focuses on providing a reliable supply of critical minerals, specifically nickel (Ni), to the United States Department of War (DoW).
• The project includes the development of a complementary commercialization plant to support defense-critical mineral supply chains for aircraft, missiles, and semiconductors.

Key Details

• Counterparty: U.S. Defense Industrial Base Consortium (DIBC), managed by Advanced Technology International (ATI) on behalf of the U.S. Department of War (DoW).
• Solicitation Type: Request for Project Proposal (RPP) issued in February 2026.
• Target Minerals: Critical minerals, with a specific focus on nickel (Ni).
• Project Scope: Provision of a reliable supply of critical minerals and the development of a complementary commercialization plant.
• Strategic Context: The DoW is prioritizing supply chain alternatives for defense-critical minerals used in aircraft, missiles, semiconductors, and other defense technologies.
• DIBC Objectives: Expand and diversify the U.S. defense industrial base, enable private-sector partnerships with the U.S. government, provide non-dilutive financing for key contractors, and provide government access to commercial solutions.
• Company Focus: Deep Sea Minerals is focused on exploring and developing deep-sea mineral resources (polymetallic nodules) for batteries, electronics, and defense applications, with early-stage engagement with Pacific Ocean governments and regulatory bodies.

Notable Quotes

• "We are delighted to support DIBC initiatives that focus on strategic critical minerals and to partner with the DoW," said James Deckelman, chief executive officer of Deep Sea Minerals.