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As Pacific Islands Caution Against Seabed Mining, the US Prepares to Trash the Rules

As Pacific Islands Caution Against Seabed Mining, the US Prepares to Trash the Rules

By Camilla Pohle
The White House’s executive order last month purports to authorize mining in international waters – against the authority of a U.N. regulatory body.
The Challenge of Regulating Japan’s Deep-sea Mining Experiment

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

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

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

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

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

By Luke Hunt
Locals fear for their environment despite promises of riches.
Why China Shouldn't Denounce UNCLOS

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

Exploitation of seafloor minerals appears imminent. But do we really understand the potential impact?

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