TMC The Metals Seeks U.S. Nodule Processing Path As Partnerships Grow

• TMC the metals (NasdaqGS:TMC) signed an MoU with Deep Sea Rare Minerals to explore collaboration on U.S. processing of deep sea critical minerals.
• The company also entered a partnership with Mariana Minerals to support feasibility work and AI based process development for its planned Texas processing hub.
• Both agreements are aimed at advancing a domestic nodule processing ecosystem aligned with U.S. critical mineral supply priorities.

TMC the metals is drawing attention again as it adds two new partners while its share price stands at $4.59. The stock has seen very large gains over the past 3 years and a 135.4% return over the past year, although recent moves include a 25.0% decline over 30 days and a 32.3% decline year to date. These mixed returns underline how sensitive the name can be to progress on project execution and partnerships.

For investors, the new collaboration with Deep Sea Rare Minerals and the Mariana Minerals agreement speak directly to questions around scalability, permitting readiness, and commercialization pathways in the U.S. Any future milestones on feasibility work, AI based processing and potential U.S. government engagement are likely to be key catalysts to track. The focus now sits on how effectively TMC the metals can convert these collaborations into a functioning Texas hub and clearer visibility on a domestic value chain for its nodules.

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Quick Assessment

• ✅ Price vs Analyst Target: At $4.59, TMC the metals trades about 57% below the US$10.60 analyst price target.
• ⚖️ Simply Wall St Valuation: Simply Wall St's DCF view is currently unknown, so there is no clear signal on under or overvaluation.
• ❌ Recent Momentum: The 30 day return of about 0.25% decline highlights soft recent momentum after a strong 12 month move.

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Key Considerations

• 📊 The Deep Sea Rare Minerals MoU and Mariana Minerals partnership directly address questions around U.S. processing, which sits at the core of TMC the metals' investment case.
• 📊 Keep an eye on Texas hub feasibility progress, AI process milestones, funding updates and any U.S. policy or offtake developments tied to critical minerals.
• ⚠️ With zero revenue, negative net income of US$319.8m and highlighted balance sheet risks including negative equity, execution setbacks on these projects could weigh heavily on the equity story.

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