Canada & United States — National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration

Canada: Canada faces an increased risk of severe heat and drought conditions that fuel wildfires due to El Ni .

United States — National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration: The United States — National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) officially confirmed the existence of El Ni and provided a 63% chance that it will rank among the largest events in historical record, offering crucial forecasts for its development and impacts.

Canada: Canada is among more than 35 countries that have called for a moratorium on deep-sea mining, which could create international objections to The Metals Company's plans.

United States — National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration: The United States — National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration certified The Metals Company's exploration license application, granting it threshold eligibility and moving forward with a substantive review. This agency is key to the permitting process.