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deep sea mining
June 18, 2021
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.
May 20, 2020
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.
November 16, 2019
Scramble for the Indo-Pacific Seabed
By Drake Long
China is poised to dominate seabed mining – if it ever becomes feasible, that is.
December 27, 2017
Deep-Sea Gold Miners Target PNG Coast
By Luke Hunt
Locals fear for their environment despite promises of riches.
March 24, 2016
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.
August 30, 2013
The Deep Sea Resources Rush
Exploitation of seafloor minerals appears imminent. But do we really understand the potential impact?
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