Kiribati explores deep sea mining deal with China

Fool's gold: China beguiles the South Pacific

China is pushing into deep-sea mining of minerals in the Pacific region, but its endgame may be more than just metals.

Kiribati, China talk deep-sea mining

Bringing Taiwan to the World and the World to Taiwan

Another tiny Pacific nation courts China for deep-sea mining riches

With a seabed rich in cobalt, nickel and copper, Kiribati is seeking new partners after a previous deal with a Canadian company fell through.

Kiribati eyes deep-sea mining deal with China

Pacific nation Kiribati says it is exploring a deep-sea mining partnership with China, dangling access to a vast patch of Pacific Ocean harbouring coveted metals and minerals.

Kiribati explores deep sea mining deal with China

Campaigner says The Metals Company's loss of a third of its exploration area is sign of a stuttering industry.

The Kiribati Islands announced on Monday that they would consider working with China to explore their seabed. A new alert, while several countries - including France - are calling for a moratorium on these activities. If the seabed is rich in minerals, exploiting them makes them fear major environmental damage. - Clarion Clipperton, Papua, Kiribati... Why the depths of the oceans are as fragile as strategic (Environment). TF1 INFO