Tonga deep-sea mining vessel exploring ocean floor

What The Metals Company’s Deep-Sea Mining Deal Means for Tonga

Tonga, a small Pacific island nation, is once again in the spotlight as it weighs a controversial deep-sea mining deal with The Metals Company (TMC). While the partnership promises economic benefits, many worry about the long-term environmental and geopolitical risks. Let’s break down what this deal really means for Tonga and why it’s getting global…