Toronto (Canada)  From 24 to 27 January 2019, IOM’s General Director Tomasz Abramowski payed a technical visit at the CVMR company. Engaged in mining and metallurgical processing of metals and metal ores, the CVMR company is the owner of the carbonyl technology (http://www.cvmr.ca). The patented technology is used for metal extraction, especially of high purity … Read more

Szczecin (Poland)  The 71st Council of Interoceanmetal Joint Organization took place in Szczecin (Poland), 19-23 November 2018, with the participation of plenipotentiary representatives and delegates of IOM Member States (Bulgaria, Czechia, Poland, Russia and Slovakia). The meeting was held under the chairmanship of Mr Andrzej Przybycin. Current topics concerning the activities of IOM were discussed … Read more

Szczecin, Poland (18 October 2018)  Last week two trainees of International Seabed Authority completed training program prepared by the IOM. Ms. Karina Melias Astriandhita of Indonesia and Mr. Mohamed Saad Gaballah Awad of Egypt received a comprehensive multidisciplinary training in the field of polymetallic nodules project including methods of sea exploration, marine geology, environmental research … Read more

Warsaw (Poland)  IOM representatives Tomasz Abramowski, Ivo Dreiseitl, Peter Balaz and Kamila Mianowicz took part in 2-day consultative meeting held in Warsaw from 15 to 16 October 2018. The meeting provided a forum to address issues of mutual concern between the Authority and Contractors. ISA Secretariat introduced the beta version of ISA database and provided … Read more

Changsha (China)  On 9 October 2018, an official meeting between representatives of IOM and Changsha Research Institute of Mining and Metallurgy (CRIMM) was held at the CRIMM, China. The IOM organization was represented by Kamila Mianowicz, Peter Balaz and Julia Jerzy. The CRIMM was represented by Zhuo Xiaojun, Shen Yujun, Liu Yuwei and Carey Wu. … Read more

Warsaw (Poland)  From 3 to 6 September 2018 the Interoceanmetal Joint Organization together with the Polish Ministry of the Environment and International Seabed Authority organized the workshop on Processing Technologies, Metal Recoveries & Economic Feasibility of Deep Sea Mining at the Ministry of Environment in Warsaw, Poland. The workshop was focused on the following topics: … Read more

Kingston (Jamaica)  On Monday 9 July 2018,  Mr Andrzej Przybycin of Poland was re-elected Chair of the Authority’s Finance Committee for the 24th Session.  Mr Ye Minn Thein of Myanmar was re-elected Vice Chair. During its 9-12 July meeting, the Finance Committee will consider the Authority’s proposed budget for 2019-2020; the implementation of cost-saving measures; … Read more

Szczecin (Poland)  From 27 to 29 June 2018 the International Seabed Authority and the University of Szczecin organised a 3-day workshop on the development of a framework for Regional Environmental Management Plans (REMPs) for polymetallic sulphide deposits in Szczecin, Poland. Contractors, representatives of sponsoring States, universities and science organizations took part in this event. The … Read more

Szczecin (Poland)  On Monday 28th of May 2018 the meeting with CVMR (Toronto, Canada) took place in our office in Szczecin. CVMR Corporation (CVMR) is a privately held multinational organization with its head office and R&D Centre in Toronto, Canada. The company is engaged in mining and metal refining of metals, using its own proprietary … Read more

Burgas, Sofia (Bulgaria)  From Monday 14th to Friday 18th May, the 70th Council of Interoceanmetal Joint Organization was held in Burgas, Bulgaria. Representatives of Member states, i.e., the Russian Federation, the Republic of Bulgaria, the Czech Republic, the Slovak Republic, the Republic of Poland, the Republic of Cuba, together with their delegates, took part in … Read more