DEEP SEA MINERALS CORP. SUBMITS RESPONSE TO U.S. DEFENSE INDUSTRIAL BASE CONSORTIUM SOLICITATION FOR CRITICAL MINERALS

Executive Summary

• Deep Sea Minerals Corp. submitted a formal bid to the U.S. Defense Industrial Base Consortium (DIBC) to supply critical minerals, primarily nickel, and provide a complementary commercialization plant for defense applications.
• The solicitation aligns with the U.S. Department of War’s strategic initiative to secure domestic sources of defense‑critical minerals for aircraft, missiles, semiconductors, and other technologies.
• CEO James Deckelman expressed enthusiasm for supporting DIBC initiatives and partnering with the DoW, highlighting the company’s role in advancing resilient, sustainable critical‑mineral supply chains.

Key Details

• Bid Submission: Deep Sea Minerals has officially entered its proposal in response to the DIBC’s Request for Project Proposal (RPP) issued February 2026.
• Target Mineral: Primary focus on nickel (Ni), a key component for defense‑critical alloys and battery technologies.
• Consortium Management: The DIBC is administered by Advanced Technology International (ATI) on behalf of the U.S. Department of War (DoW).
• Strategic Objectives of DIBC:
• Expand and diversify the U.S. defense industrial base.
• Enable private‑sector partnerships with the U.S. Government.
• Provide non‑dilutive financing to key contractors.
• Offer commercial solutions for defense requirements.
• U.S. Government Context: The DoW is prioritizing supply‑chain alternatives for critical minerals used in aircraft, missiles, semiconductors, and other defense technologies.
• Company Positioning: Deep Sea Minerals focuses on deep‑sea polymetallic nodule exploration, aiming to develop domestic sources of nickel, cobalt, copper, manganese, and rare earths for emerging tech and defense markets.
• Environmental Commitment: The company emphasizes technological innovation coupled with strong environmental safeguards in its subsea mining activities.
• Early‑Stage Government Engagement: Ongoing discussions with Pacific Ocean region governments and regulators to map future exploration pathways under applicable international and national frameworks.

Notable Quotes

“We are delighted to support DIBC initiatives that focus on strategic critical minerals and to partner with the DoW,” – James Deckelman, Chief Executive Officer, Deep Sea Minerals Corp.