IHC Mining, part of Royal IHC, has become a member of the World Ocean Council (WOC) to add to the growing global industry alliance for "corporate ocean responsibility".

Using its extensive mining and ocean expertise, IHC Mining is working towards reaching deep-sea mineral deposits. This is being achieved with the support of a dedicated research and development programme, as well as through its position as a leader of the EU Blue Mining project. The company also participates in the EU Midas Project and other similar programmes.