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Trump signs order seeking to jump-start mining of the ocean floor

President Donald Trump signed an executive order on April 24, 2025, to expand U.S. Deep-sea mining for rare earth minerals, despite environmental concerns from warning groups.
The initiative could potentially yield over a billion metric tons of deep-sea nodules and create around 100,000 jobs, as stated by a senior administration official.
Environmental advocates and groups warn that fast-tracking this mining could lead to significant ecological harm.
The U.S. Aims to strengthen its geopolitical stance against China's dominance in seabed resources through this mining expansion effort.

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