US EditionU.N. body warns over Trump's deep-sea mining order
- On March 2, 2023, President Donald Trump issued a directive aimed at expanding deep-sea mining operations within U.S. Territorial seas as well as in international ocean areas.
- The order aims to secure rare earth minerals amid global competition and follows years of delays at the International Seabed Authority, which sets mining rules for international waters.
- The Metals Company, a Canada-based firm, has requested expedited U.S. Permits to mine polymetallic nodules near American Samoa, potentially yielding over a billion metric tons of minerals vital for technology and defense.
- Environmental groups warn this fast-tracking risks irreversible ocean damage, as sediment plumes could destroy fragile ecosystems and affect fisheries and carbon absorption, while over 30 countries call for a moratorium.
- The directive positions the United States at the forefront of seabed mineral exploration and development, but it challenges established international legal frameworks and cooperation, likely drawing criticism from both allies and competitors while raising significant concerns about marine environmental sustainability.
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