Federal government scouts for interest in mineral mining off Virginia shores

By: Shannon Heckt

Outlets: Virginia Mercury

Published: June 24, 2026

Words: 517

Last Updated: 4 weeks, 1 day ago

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The Bureau of Ocean Energy Management has pitched the possibility of leasing areas of the outer continental shelf off Virginia’s shores for mineral mining. Over the next month, the agency will seek comments from seabed mining industries interested in leasing portions of the coast.

The move is part of President Donald Trump’s effort to increase domestic production of minerals, which are needed for the production of electronics and defense materials.

“Virginia’s offshore mineral resources …

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