TMC the metals Co Inc. 8-K

What Happened
On May 28, 2026, TMC The Metals Co. (TMC) disclosed via Form 8-K (Item 7.01) and an attached press release that the U.S. National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) has formally certified the USA B exploration license application submitted by its subsidiary, The Metals Company USA LLC, under the Deep Seabed Hard Mineral Resources Act. The press release is furnished as Exhibit 99.1 to the filing.

Key Details

• Date of disclosure: May 28, 2026 (Form 8-K filed and press release issued).
• Regulatory action: NOAA formally certified the USA B exploration license application.
• Applicant: The Metals Company USA LLC (TMC subsidiary).
• Legal framework: Deep Seabed Hard Mineral Resources Act.
• Filing note: Press release included as Exhibit 99.1; cover page interactive data file embedded (Exhibit 104).

Why It Matters
NOAA’s certification is a regulatory milestone in the company’s effort to pursue deep-sea mineral exploration in the USA B area. For investors, this indicates progress on permitting and potential advancement of exploration activities, which can affect project timelines and the company’s operational outlook. This filing reports a regulatory development only and does not provide financial results, production approvals, or guarantees of future commercial mining.