Published 2 months ago

After two years of exploring the ocean floor, Cook Islands gains 'new knowledge'

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The Cook Islands has just finished its second year exploring its ocean to see if deep sea mining can happen. The exploration phase - which will continue for about another three years - gives three companies access to the nations waters. If the companies can prove mining is viable the government will award them a mining license.

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After two years of exploring the ocean floor, Cook Islands gains 'new knowledge'

Cook Islands Seabed Minerals Authority head says the minerals programme is being led by Cook Islanders, which is different to outsiders moving into the Pacific.

2 months ago·New Zealand

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