The Trump administration is considering deep-sea mining for essential minerals. The ocean floor contains valuable resources like copper, cobalt, and more. However, deep-sea mining is fraught with ...

"Portugal Lawmakers Take Step Toward Deep-sea Mining Ban", 31 January 2025. ...Deep-sea mining has come to the forefront in ...

Expectations have then increased since Trump's administration has signalled greater suppor t for domestic mineral exploration ...

A flurry of criticism followed the article’s publication, including from the deep-sea mining company that funded the study, ...

Firms investing heavily to explore the seabed for valuable minerals have criticized long delays in crafting deep-sea mining rules, urging an international ocean ...

In October 2023, parliament approved a PAN bill imposing a moratorium on deep sea mining in Portuguese waters until 2050. But ...

Active engagement on three initiatives could see Africa’s needs reflected in global ocean governance decisions.

The Portuguese parliament on Friday took a first step towards banning deep-sea mining in the country's territorial waters, which would be a first in Europe.

Centre for the deep-sea mining off Kerala coast are located in Kollam Parappu (Quilon bank), one of the busiest fishing hubs in the south-west coast, fishers feel that the move will spell doom for the ...