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International Seabed Authority

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.

Will Japan Turn to Deep Seabed Mining to Secure Critical Mineral Supply Chains?
By Oliver Banks and Ariel Silverman
Despite the apparent benefits, there are significant legal gaps and technological limitations that must be addressed before this mineral wealth on the seafloor can be brought to market.

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.

Scramble for the Indo-Pacific Seabed
By Drake Long
China is poised to dominate seabed mining – if it ever becomes feasible, that is.
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