Advancing National Offshore Critical Mineral Inventory (NOCMI) - Atlantic Regional CM Investigations and Operational Research

This forecast from the Department of the Interior involves a blended NOCMI and NOSI investment focused on offshore mapping and assessment within Regions 1 and 2. The project aims to acquire additional geophysical and geological data offshore of the Mid-Atlantic, specifically targeting high sand use areas critical for coastal resilience projects as well as areas with high prospectivity and leasability for critical minerals. The primary objective of the investment is to analyze the distribution of critical minerals within resources used for resilience projects. By assessing the suitability for co-extraction, the initiative seeks to provide a broader range of resource-planning alternatives to support national interests in critical mineral inventories and coastal infrastructure.