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The battle over mining mineral-rich deep sea ‘nodules’
With no moratorium on mining polymetallic nodules from the seabed, one company vows to forge ahead on collecting 'batteries in a rock'.
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Sea-bed regulator elects secretary general as calls grow to pause deep-sea mining
The International Seabed Authority has a new secretary general
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Deep sea mining opponents hope to score regulatory win
Opponents of deep sea mining seek an international moratorium, hoping a key regulatory text at the ISA meeting sparks global action.
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Canada’s TMC to apply for deep sea mining licence this year, chief exec says
TMC plans to apply for a licence to extract deep sea minerals before the end of this year, as nations gather to minimise...
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India to seek licences to scout Pacific Ocean for critical minerals
India will apply for licences to explore for deep-sea minerals as it competes to secure critical minerals for energy transition technologies
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Nations gather to negotiate deep sea mining code as opposition mounts
As many as 27 countries are calling for at least a temporary ban.
