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TMC shares surge as support for deep sea mining grows ahead of Trump presidency
Mining.com
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January 15, 2025
Meanwhile, Elise Stefanik, Marco Rubio, Howard Lutnick and William McGinley — all nominees for positions in the president-elect’s administration — have previously voiced support for ocean mining. “If the US is to get involved in deep sea mining,...
Nauru: The tiny nation in the Pacific without a capital
Business Day
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October 5, 2024
Nauru, a small tropical island in the Pacific Ocean, is the world’s smallest island nation. Covering just 8.1 square miles, Nauru ranks as the third-smallest country globally. Despite its small size, it does not have an official capital city....
Tarawa, Kiribati: An Undiscovered Island Nation in the Pacific
Go World Travel Magazine - Colorado
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July 19, 2025
Buias, the Kiribati traditional homes, can be built on land or over the water. Photo by Annie Elle When a work opportunity came up for me to visit Kiribati, I learned very quickly how little is known about the tiny Pacific island nation....
Nauru defends deep-sea mining plans: ‘The greatest risk is failing to seize the opportunity'
The Pacific Island Times
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September 30, 2024
Nauru President David W.R. Adeang speaks during the 79th session of the United Nations General Assembly in New York on Sept. 24, 2024. Photo courtesy of Nauru government via Facebook Amid the Pacific island leaders’ growing call for a moratorium...
Nauru uses high-profile UN address to press case for sea-bed mining
Papua New Guinea Post Courier
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September 25, 2024
Nauru’s President David Adeang declared in a speech to the United Nations that the international community must not let “fear and misinformation” block the exploitation of sea-bed minerals that could be critical to the global energy transition....
Nauru’s President Adeang calls for urgent action on Climate, Ocean mining, and UN reform at UNGA
Pasifika Environews
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September 25, 2024
Nauru’s President, David Adeang delivered a powerful call for global action at the 79th session of the United Nations General Assembly on Tuesday, highlighting the pressing challenges faced by his small island nation. He called for greater...
Deep-Sea Mining 101: Everything You Need to Know
EcoWatch
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January 1, 2025
Quick Key Facts What Is ‘Deep-Sea Mining’? Deep-sea mining is the process of retrieving mineral deposits from the ocean floor using destructive methods such as dredging, drilling and hydraulic pumps. These methods disrupt and harm marine life and...
Nauru Government Approves Landmark Trail Upgrades to Boost Tourism and Preserve Cultural Heritage
Pacific Tourism Organisation
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September 11, 2024
The Nauru Government has granted approval for the Nauru Tourism Office to conduct maintenance on four key trails and landmark sites. This decision represents a significant advancement in the island’s commitment to enriching its tourism offerings...
Clean on Wheels: Nauru launches its first electric bus
Island Times
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December 31, 2024
YAREN (UNDP)—Nauru has taken transformative steps towards sustainable energy with the launch of its first electric bus (e-bus) in Yaren District, marking a significant commitment by the government to reducing emissions and advancing sustainable...
TIS: Deep sea mining threatens our ocean and our way of life
Cook Island News
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December 28, 2024
An image captured from the seabed mining awareness advertisement being launched in the New Year. TIS/24122701/24122702 Today’s article is contributed by Te Ipukarea Society president, and Ocean Ancestors advocate, June Hosking, currently living in...
Charted: Average Income by Global Region, Over 200 Years
Visual Capitalist
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July 29, 2025
Mapped: High, Middle, and Low Income Countries in 2025 This was originally posted on our Voronoi app. Download the app for free on iOS or Android and discover incredible data-driven charts from a variety of trusted sources. Key Takeaways There are...
India offers $500,000 in relief to quake-hit Vanuatu. China sends supplies, engineering team
The Print
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January 3, 2025
New Delhi: India Thursday offered $500,000 (Rs 4.3 crore) in rehabilitation assistance to Vanuatu, following the 7.4 magnitude earthquake that struck off the coast of its capital city Port Vila on 17 December. “As a close friend and partner under...
Deeper Risks (Part 2): Small Nations Manipulated into Deep Sea Mining
St. Vincent Times
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December 31, 2024
Imagine that you’ve entrusted your life’s savings to a bank, believing it’s safe. Suddenly, you find out that the CEO took all your money to a casino known for rigging the games. The odds are stacked against the CEO; worse yet, he WILL lose your...
Op-Ed: Small nations are being manipulated into the risky gamble of deep sea mining
Eye Witness News
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December 31, 2024
Imagine that you’ve entrusted your life’s savings to a bank, believing it’s safe. Suddenly, you find out that the CEO took all your money to a casino known for rigging the games. The odds are stacked against the CEO; worse yet, he WILL lose your...
Pacific groups welcome call to ban deep sea mining
Pacific News Service
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The Pacific Blue Line collective welcomes the call by France for a ban on deep sea mining, a call that Pacific civil society groups and movements have been pushing for since 2012. French President Emmanuel Macron announced today at COP27 that he...
The most-read pieces on Mining Technology in 2024
Mining Technology
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December 17, 2024
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Australia secures Security Treaty with Pacific Island Nation Nauru
Overt Defense - Michigan
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December 12, 2024
Australia and the Pacific Island nation of Nauru have signed a new security treaty in Canberra this week. The treaty provides security and financial aid valued at $140 million AUD ($89 million USD) to the island nation in return for Australia...
Nauru’s seabed mining pitch out of step with Pacific
Pacific News Service
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A Pacific government which has sought to expedite deep sea mining used its UN platform to make a pitch for an industry that is unpopular with ocean peoples. There’s great interest among advocates of the fledgling sector in the polymetallic nodules...
Nauru leader pleased with Pacific unity despite differences of opinion on 'some issues'
RNZ
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August 30, 2024
Nauru President David Adeang at the 53rd Pacific Islands Forum Leaders' Meeting in Nuku'alofa, Tonga. 25 August 2024 Photo: RNZ Pacific / Lydia Lewis Nauru's President David Adeang is pleased to see the Pacific Islands Forum (PIF) remain united...
Criminal probe into missing $86K Japan grant
Islands Business
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July 23, 2025
A month after Nauru announced a strategic partnership with UAE company Global Mission Support Services, changes are taking place. Minister for Public Health Maverick Eoe said while the first 30 days were earmarked for assessment and planning, the...