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deep sea mining
![The Challenge of Regulating Japan’s Deep-sea Mining Experiment The Challenge of Regulating Japan’s Deep-sea Mining Experiment](https://thediplomat.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/12/sizes/thumbnail/thediplomat_2021-12-10-205807.jpg)
The Challenge of Regulating Japan’s Deep-sea Mining Experiment
By Alison McCook
As Japan gears up to mine its extended continental shelf, serious questions remain about whether international regulators will be ready.
![Rare Earths in the South China Sea: Adding Fuel to the Geopolitical Fire Rare Earths in the South China Sea: Adding Fuel to the Geopolitical Fire](https://thediplomat.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/sizes/thumbnail/thediplomat_2023-04-18-190704.jpg)
Rare Earths in the South China Sea: Adding Fuel to the Geopolitical Fire
By Tobias Burgers and Scott N. Romaniuk
Competition for rare-earth mineral wealth on the seafloor could lead to further tensions and even conflict.
![Pacific Island Nations Consider Deep-sea Mining, Despite Risks Pacific Island Nations Consider Deep-sea Mining, Despite Risks](https://thediplomat.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/06/sizes/thumbnail/thediplomat-2021-06-18-3.jpg)
Pacific Island Nations Consider Deep-sea Mining, Despite Risks
By Joshua Mcdonald
Pacific Island nations are contemplating allowing deep-sea mining to bolster their economies, despite unknown environmental impacts.
![NGOs and Scientists Urge Moratorium on Deep Sea Mining in the Pacific NGOs and Scientists Urge Moratorium on Deep Sea Mining in the Pacific](https://thediplomat.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/05/sizes/thumbnail/thediplomat-2020-05-20-1.jpg)
NGOs and Scientists Urge Moratorium on Deep Sea Mining in the Pacific
By Luke Hunt
Mining for battery metals seen as a threat to Pacific Island nations.
![Scramble for the Indo-Pacific Seabed Scramble for the Indo-Pacific Seabed](https://thediplomat.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/11/sizes/thumbnail/thediplomat-img-0595.jpg)
Scramble for the Indo-Pacific Seabed
By Drake Long
China is poised to dominate seabed mining – if it ever becomes feasible, that is.
![Deep-Sea Gold Miners Target PNG Coast Deep-Sea Gold Miners Target PNG Coast](https://thediplomat.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/12/sizes/thumbnail/thediplomat-underwater-802092_960_720.jpg)
Deep-Sea Gold Miners Target PNG Coast
By Luke Hunt
Locals fear for their environment despite promises of riches.
![Why China Shouldn't Denounce UNCLOS Why China Shouldn't Denounce UNCLOS](https://thediplomat.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/03/sizes/thumbnail/thediplomat_2016-03-06_20-47-39.jpg)
Why China Shouldn't Denounce UNCLOS
By Tara Davenport
As the South China Sea judgment looms, some say China should drop out of UNCLOS. That's not a viable option.
![The Deep Sea Resources Rush The Deep Sea Resources Rush](https://thediplomat.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/08/sizes/thumbnail/12509_525386548b27d.jpg)
The Deep Sea Resources Rush
Exploitation of seafloor minerals appears imminent. But do we really understand the potential impact?
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