The Metals Company expects final US permit decision by mid-December

The Metals ​Company said on Monday ​the US ‌National Oceanic ​and Atmospheric Administration is expected to decide by mid-December ‌on its application for a deep-sea exploration license and commercial recovery permit, a key step in ‌its seabed mining plans. Shares of the ‌company were up 13% in morning trading.

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