News Analysis: Belgium’s G-TEC Sea Mineral Resources NV has teamed up with the Cook Islands to acquire an Exploration/Development Permit for Sea Floor Mining to develop a potential $278 Billion Dollar worth of deposits in an area of 75,000 km2 (28,957 mi2). The International Seabed Authority may grant a Permit. If so, it will take several years of exploration and additional years for manufacture of pertinent equipment for this enormous undertaking.
Investors may consider contacting both parties to see if funding might be made towards this project. Possible future financial rewards to those who do may be sizable.
Reference: http://www.cookislandsnews.com/2014/January/Wed01/other.htm#1312280809