There's no rulebook for deep-sea mining. Companies want to push forward anyway

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There's no rulebook for deep-sea mining. Companies want to push forward anyway

Thursday 27th March 2025, 1:07PM

Countries have debated for decades whether to allow mining on the ocean floor, a potential trove of critical minerals. Now, companies are telling regulators they plan to move ahead, whether or not rules are in place.

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