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- **Strategic Shift to U.S.**: Accelerated regulatory progress with NOAA, targeting a Commercial Recovery Permit by Q4 2027. 
- **$23B Resource Value**: PFS highlights $5.5B NPV, with $432M potential from warrant exercises. 
- **Japan Collaboration**: Commercial partnership with Japan for nodule trials, leveraging Hidden Gem vessel. 
- **Financial Strength**: $165M liquidity, despite Q3 net loss of $184.5M, with no immediate capital market needs. 
- **Production Readiness**: On track for Q4 2027 start, with technical upgrades and regulatory certainty. 


**【CEO Opening Remarks】**
- **U.S. Pivot and Regulatory Progress**: Emphasized the company's strategic shift to the U.S., with NOAA's streamlined regulatory process and the expectation of a Commercial Recovery Permit by Q4 2027. 
- **Resource Valuation**: Highlighted a total resource value of $23 billion, with a pre-feasibility study (PFS) showing a net present value (NPV) of $5.5 billion and an initial assessment of $18.1 billion. 
- **Liquidity and Warrant Potential**: Reported $165 million in liquidity, with over $432 million in potential proceeds from warrant exercises, including $48 million from Korea Zinc warrants and $48 million from SOAC business combination warrants. 
- **Japan Collaboration**: Announced the deployment of the Hidden Gem vessel to Japan for nodule collection trials, emphasizing commercial benefits and technical readiness. 
- **Production Timeline**: Targeted commercial production in Q4 2027, with regulatory certainty enabling early preparation of long-lead items. 

**【CFO Financial Commentary】**
- **Q3 2025 Financials**: Reported a net loss of $184.5 million, driven by share-based compensation and regulatory expenses. 
- **Exploration and Evaluation (E&E) Expenses**: Decreased by $2.2 million year-over-year, reflecting cost optimization. 
- **Royalty Liability and Warrants**: Noted a $145 million increase in royalty liability due to the PFS filing, alongside $5 million in Tonga warrant costs. 
- **Free Cash Flow**: Negative $11.5 million, attributed to higher operational payments, but highlighted sufficient liquidity for 12+ months. 
- **Accounts Payable**: $46.8 million, including $32.9 million owed to Allseas, with potential equity settlement. 

**【Q&A Highlights】**
- **Warrant Proceeds Clarification**: Craig confirmed $432 million in potential proceeds, excluding already exercised warrants, with the majority tied to $11.50 strike price warrants expiring in 2026. 
- **Japan Collaboration Details**: Gerard clarified the partnership is commercial, with Allseas and TMC receiving direct payments, not pro bono. 
- **NOAA Regulatory Changes**: Explained the consolidation of exploration and commercial recovery permits to streamline the process, aligning with TMC's advanced regulatory filings. 
- **U.S. Refining Capacity**: Discussed flexibility in product formats, including the first production of manganese sulfate, and potential for U.S.-based refining in the 2030s. 


TMC the metals company Inc. (TMC) Q3 2025 Earnings Call Transcript

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