United States Deep-Sea Minerals & Rare Earths Exploration Company American Ocean Minerals to Merge with Odyssey Marine Exploration at $1 Billion Valuation in All-Share Deal, Will Trade as American Ocean Minerals Corporation on Nasdaq Post-Merger, American Ocean Minerals Led by ex-Rio Tinto CEO Tom Albanese
11th April 2026 | Hong Kong
United States deep-sea minerals & rare earths exploration company American Ocean Minerals has announced to merge with Odyssey Marine Exploration at $1 billion in all-share deal, with the merged company to trade as American Ocean Minerals Corporation on Nasdaq post-merger. American Ocean Minerals is led by ex-Rio Tinto CEO Tom Albanese. American Ocean Minerals Corporation – American Ocean Minerals Corporation is establishing a U.S.-controlled global supply chain for critical minerals and rare earth elements sourced from polymetallic nodules. Odyssey Marine Exploration – Odyssey Marine Exploration, Inc. is an ocean exploration and marine resource development leader with more than 30 years of experience operating in complex offshore environments worldwide. Odyssey is building a diversified portfolio of projects that focus on seafloor mineral resources that can contribute practical solutions to global challenges, including food security, energy transition, and supply-chain resilience. Offering comprehensive research, marine operations, and regulatory compliance support, Odyssey works with governments and seafloor rights holders worldwide. Odyssey develops its projects in collaboration with a global network of partners, academics, and industry professionals who share its commitment to environmentally sound solutions for obtaining minerals that address present and future global challenges.
“ United States Deep-Sea Minerals & Rare Earths Exploration Company American Ocean Minerals to Merge with Odyssey Marine Exploration at $1 Billion Valuation in All-Share Deal, Will Trade as American Ocean Minerals Corporation on Nasdaq Post-Merger, American Ocean Minerals Led by ex-Rio Tinto CEO Tom Albanese “
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United States Deep-Sea Minerals & Rare Earths Exploration Company American Ocean Minerals to Merge with Odyssey Marine Exploration at $1 Billion Valuation in All-Share Deal, Will Trade as American Ocean Minerals Corporation on Nasdaq Post-Merger, American Ocean Minerals Led by ex-Rio Tinto CEO Tom Albanese
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