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18 Jul 2026, 16:44 UTC · 5h ago
Here's Why The Metals Company Stock Plunged 28.2% in the First Half of 2026
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18 Jul 2026, 16:44 UTC · 5h ago
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The Metals Company (TMC) has entered an agreement with Allseas to develop and operate its first commercial nodule collection system with an estimated annual capacity of 3 million wet metric tons. — Securing a technical partner for commercial-scale production is a critical step toward generating revenue for a pre-operational company.
+0.60NOAA certified TMC's USA B exploration license application for a seafloor area containing approximately 1.02 billion metric tons of polymetallic nodules. — Governmental certification of vast mineral reserves validates the company's asset base and reduces regulatory risk.
+0.50President Trump issued executive orders in April 2025 to spur domestic production of critical minerals and deep-sea mining. — Executive support provides a favorable political tailwind that can accelerate permitting and commercial timelines.
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TMC shares declined 28.2% in the first six months of 2026 despite positive operational developments. — The price drop reflects a cooling of sentiment or profit-taking, though the text argues it lacks fundamental justification.
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Despite a recent stock price decline described as profit-taking, the company has reported positive regulatory developments and a strategic agreement with Allseas.
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