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In week 2, countries to discuss how to deal with deep-sea mining; applications expected to be submitted in June
Down to Earth
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Countries gathered to develop regulations governing deep-sea mining in Jamaica are expected to discuss a contentious topic in week two. Countries will discuss what would happen if mining applications for exploitation of mineral resources in the...
Deep-sea mining threatens sea life by dumping debris in midwater zone
The Hindu
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March 26, 2025
Picture an ocean world so deep and dark it feels like another planet – where creatures glow and life survives under crushing pressure. This is the midwater zone, a hidden ecosystem that begins 650 feet (200 meters) below the ocean surface and...
Deep-sea mining threatens sea life in a way no one is thinking about − by dumping debris into the thriving midwater zone
The Conversation
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March 25, 2025
Picture an ocean world so deep and dark it feels like another planet – where creatures glow and life survives under crushing pressure. This is the midwater zone, a hidden ecosystem that begins 650 feet (200 meters) below the ocean surface and...
Kiribati, China talk deep-sea mining
Taipei Times
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March 18, 2025
Pacific nation Kiribati says it is exploring a deep-sea mining partnership with China, dangling access to a vast patch of Pacific Ocean harboring coveted metals and minerals. Beijing has been ramping up efforts to court Pacific nations sitting on...
Kiribati ends TMC partnership, eyes China’s deep-sea mining expertise
Talanoa 'O Tonga
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March 18, 2025
Kiribati has terminated its partnership with The Metals Company (TMC), a leader in deep-sea mining, relinquishing exploration rights over a 74,990 square kilometre seabed area in the northeastern Pacific. This decision paves the way for China to...
Deep-Sea Mining Code Negotiations Begin in Jamaica: Why Are Proposed Rules Contentious?
Outlook Business
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March 18, 2025
On one hand, countries are negotiating to frame a mining code to protect marine environment. On the other hand, mining companies like the Canada-based Metals Company plan to apply for the first commercial mining license in June this year, through...
Negotiations on mining code for deep-sea mining begin in Jamaica amid mounting pressure from industries
Down to Earth
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Close to 170 member states and the European Union gathered in Jamaica on March 17, 2025, for a two-week-long negotiation on deep-sea mining, a highly controversial issue. The negotiations will take place at the 30th Session of the International...
Kiribati eyes deep-sea mining deal with China
The Straits Times
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March 18, 2025
Kiribati holds rights for deep-sea mining exploration across a 75,000 sq km swathe of the Pacific Ocean.PHOTO: REUTERS TARAWA – Pacific nation Kiribati says it is exploring a deep-sea mining partnership with China, dangling access to a vast patch...
Talks On Divisive Deep-sea Mining Resume In Jamaica
International Business Times
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March 17, 2025
Several countries united with campaign groups Monday to call for caution in regulating the divisive practice of deep-sea mining at a meeting on the issue in Jamaica. Members of the International Seabed Authority (ISA) are meeting in Kingston to...
Another tiny Pacific nation courts China for deep-sea mining riches
South China Morning Post
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March 18, 2025
Pacific nation Kiribati says it is exploring a deep-sea mining partnership with China, dangling access to a vast patch of Pacific Ocean harbouring coveted metals and minerals. Beijing has been ramping up efforts to court Pacific nations sitting on...
Final push for deep-sea mining code
Borneo Bulletin
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March 17, 2025
UNITED STATES (AFP) – After more than a decade of negotiations, a new round of talks to finalise a code to regulate deep-sea mining in international waters began yesterday in Jamaica, with hopes high for adoption this year. The International...
Take 'Precautionary Approach' On Deep-sea Mining: Top Official Tells AFP
International Business Times
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March 14, 2025
Rules for the emerging deep-sea mining sector should take a "precautionary approach" that protects the environment, the head of the body drafting regulations for the practice told AFP Friday. At stake is a potential new frontier for developing...
Why Are Proposed Deep-sea Mining Rules So Contentious?
International Business Times
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March 17, 2025
After more than a decade of negotiations, a new round of talks to finalize a code to regulate deep-sea mining in international waters begins Monday in Jamaica, with hopes high for adoption this year. The International Seabed Authority (ISA), an...
'Sound Science' Must Guide Deep-sea Mining: Top Official
International Business Times
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March 13, 2025
Rules on deep-sea mining in international waters must be driven by "sound science" and built on consensus, the head of the body charged with regulating the divisive practice said Thursday. Deep-sea mining in international waters involves taking...
Kiribati explores deep sea mining deal with China
RNZ
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March 17, 2025
By Stephen Wright North and South Tarawa are seen from the air in the Pacific island nation of Kiribati. 23 May 2013. Photo: Reuters / David Gray The company at the vanguard of plans to mine deep sea metals used in electric vehicle batteries has...
Pacific nation of Kiribati explores deep sea mining deal with China
Pacific News Service
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The company at the vanguard of plans to mine deep sea metals used in electric vehicle batteries has surrendered a third of its Pacific Ocean exploration area after a breakdown in cooperation with the island nation of Kiribati, paving the way for...
NZ's fast-track law hits mining: Chatham Rock case
Mining Magazine
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March 14, 2025
New Zealand's recently introduced fast-track approvals process is already beginning to reignite the country's mining sector, according to Chris Castle, chief executive of Chatham Rock Phosphate, a junior mineral development company based in...
Cook Islanders 'completely sucked in': Deep sea mining companies accused of infiltrating society
RNZ
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March 13, 2025
Cook Islands nodule field - photo taken within Cook Islands EEZ. Photo: Cook Islands Seabed Minerals Authority Deep sea mining companies in the Cook Islands are being accused of using charity to change public perception. However, one mining...
Global Nickel Mining Market Size Forecasted To Reach $100 Billion By 2034 As Demand For Electric Vehicles Rises - Financial News Media
MENAFN
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March 13, 2025
(MENAFN- financial News Media) DTR Test Highlights : High-Grade Magnetic Concentrate : Average magnetic concentrate grade of 1.37% nickel and 1.73% chromium across 133 samples over 383.1 meters, with concentrate up to 2.33% nickel and 8.17%...
US territories position for digital currency opportunities under federal stablecoin law
The Guam Daily Post
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President Trump's signing of the GENIUS Act last week is creating new possibilities and challenges for U.S. territories looking to build digital asset industries within Guam, Puerto Rico and other territories uniquely positioned to attract major...