TMC Secures Allseas Commercial Production Contract, Issues 7.4M Shares, and Advances NOAA Permit

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TMC signed a major commercial production contract with Allseas, issuing 7.38 million shares for $34.4 million in development costs, and achieved a critical NOAA permit milestone, advancing its deep-sea mining project.

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• Allseas Commercial Production Contract Signed

  TMC entered into a Contract for Development Work and Commercial Production with Allseas Deepsea Marine Contractors on May 11, 2026. This agreement covers the design, development, and operation of an integrated offshore polymetallic nodule collection and production system with a target capacity of 3.0 million tonnes per annum (Mtpa) of wet nodules.

• Share Issuance to Allseas

  In settlement of $34.4 million in accrued development and lay-up costs, TMC will issue 7,377,835 common shares to Allseas Group S.A. This represents approximately 1.7% dilution based on current shares outstanding.

• NOAA Permit Application Advances

  On April 28, 2026, TMC USA received notice of 'full compliance' from NOAA on its consolidated application for an exploration license and commercial recovery permit, moving the application to the certification review stage. This is a procedural milestone towards securing commercial recovery rights.

• Improved Operating Cash Flow

  Net cash used in operating activities significantly decreased to $0.6 million for Q1 2026, compared to $9.3 million in Q1 2025, indicating a reduced cash burn rate.

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TMC the metals Co Inc. has taken a significant step towards commercial deep-sea nodule production by finalizing a contract with Allseas Deepsea Marine Contractors. This agreement outlines the development and operation of a 3.0 Mtpa nodule collection system, a critical component for the company's future revenue generation. The settlement of $34.4 million in accrued development costs through the issuance of 7.38 million common shares to Allseas, a related party, represents a notable dilution of approximately 1.7% for existing shareholders. Concurrently, the company achieved a key regulatory milestone with NOAA confirming 'full compliance' for its commercial recovery permit application, moving it to the certification review stage. While the company continues to report net losses, its operating cash burn significantly decreased this quarter, and it believes it has sufficient liquidity for the next 12 months, though further financing will be needed for long-term operations. These developments, particularly the Allseas contract and NOAA progress, are crucial for de-risking the company's path to commercialization.