American Samoa Pacific Mineral Lease Sale 1 (PACM-1)

### American Samoa Pacific Mineral Lease Sale 1 (PACM-1)

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#### Specifications
- **Asset type**: Polymetallic nodules, ferromanganese crusts, critical minerals
- **Location**: U.S. Outer Continental Shelf off American Samoa
- **Proposed auction date**: November 19, 2026
- **Announced**: July 16, 2026
- **Mineral types**: Nickel, cobalt, copper, manganese, critical minerals
- **Boem page**: https://www.boem.gov/marine-minerals/critical-minerals/proposed-ln-ocs-mineral-sale-pacm-1-american-samoa-2026-1
- **Bidder financial form (bff) due**: October 29, 2026
- **Bidder registration platform**: https://www.pay.gov
- **Process**: Federal Register notice requirements, public comment period
- **Environmental review**: NEPA process ongoing

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