UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM 8-K CURRENT REPORT Pursuant to Section 13 OR 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): March 22, 2024 TMC THE METALS COMPANY INC. (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) British Columbia, Canada 001-39281 Not Applicable (State or other jurisdiction of (Commission File Number) (IRS Employer incorporation) Identification No. ) 595 Howe Street, 10th Floor Vancouver, B ...