US EditionAs Interest in Deep-Sea Mining Grows, Scientists Raise Alarms About the Possible Ecological Consequences
KINGSTON, JAMAICA, JUL 17 – Negotiations in Kingston focus on balancing strategic mineral demand with environmental protection amid 37 countries calling for a moratorium, while the US seeks to expedite deep sea mining permits.
- On Thursday, the ISA executive council completed a line-by-line review of the Mining Code in Kingston, Jamaica, with 36 members involved, following a March meeting.
- Amid renewed U.S. interest, TMC’s U.S. subsidiary submitted its first application for a high–seas mining license since President Donald Trump issued an executive order earlier this year to promote and expedite deep sea mining, leading to increased industry pressure.
- Environmental advocates say Ocean defenders warn the emerging industry threatens isolated deep sea ecosystems still understudied, underscoring environmental concerns.
- Council president Duncan Muhumuza Laki described 'This marks a significant milestone,' while those parties plan to send a message to TMC on Friday.
- Various delegations flagged a big ticket item on creating an environmental policy aimed at prioritizing nature protection during next week’s ISA assembly meeting.
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As Interest in Deep-Sea Mining Grows, Scientists Raise Alarms About the Possible Ecological Consequences
Gathering minerals such as nickel, cobalt, manganese and lithium from the seabed could affect everything from sponges to whales. The long-term effects of these extractions remain uncertain
After two new weeks of negotiations, the International Seabed Authority (IAF), the only organization that can legally approve mining in ocean areas beyond the national jurisdiction of countries, is still far from finalizing the rules of a mining code. Started in 2019, these negotiations were to be concluded this year, but opponents of seabed mining refuse to let this work go, despite pressure from the United States.
New deep sea mining rules lack consensus despite US pressure
After two weeks of negotiations, the International Seabed Authority (ISA) is still far from finalizing rules for extracting coveted metals on the high seas despite heightened pressure triggered by US efforts to fast-track the controversial practice.
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