Experts and advocates warn of nickel mining's risk to precious marine region of Indonesia
A new report says the expansion of nickel mining in Indonesia is a threat to one of Earth's most biodiverse marine regions ...
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Trump eyes deep-sea mining despite ecological concerns
The Trump administration is considering deep-sea mining for essential minerals. The ocean floor contains valuable resources ...
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Scientists Who Found Mysterious ‘Dark Oxygen’ on the Ocean Floor Plan a New Expedition, Hoping to Settle Disputes
Last year, the team made headlines when it published a paper describing how metal lumps at the bottom of the Pacific Ocean ...
Massive Salton Sea lithium project gets judge’s go-ahead, ending advocates’ lawsuit
Social and environmental groups claimed the project could cause water and air problems not disclosed in an environmental ...
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The last time it was legal, exports of sea sand destroyed dozens of Indonesian islands—now, the ban is being lifted
Over 20 years ago, then Indonesian president Megawati Soekarnoputri banned the export of sea sand from her archipelago nation ...
Sea mining: fishing community on the warpath
Centre for the deep-sea mining off Kerala coast are located in Kollam Parappu (Quilon bank), one of the busiest fishing hubs in the south-west coast, fishers feel that the move will spell doom for the ...
This Penny Stock Could Be the Big Winner in Trump's Deep-Sea Mining Push
Expectations have then increased since Trump's administration has signalled greater suppor t for domestic mineral exploration ...
Companies slam delay on deep-sea mining rules
UNITED NATIONS, United States (AFP) — Firms investing heavily to explore the seabed for valuable minerals have criticised ...
Seabed mining project a ‘great argument’ for fast-tracking
Fast-track panel said Taranaki project was 'highly controversial'.
Fisherfolk to intensify stir against deep-sea mining
Kochi: The fisher community will intensify its strong protests against the deep-sea mining proposed by Centre off the Kerala ...
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Navigating the Depths: Chinese State Practices in Deep Seabed Mining
Given the value and scarcity of rare earth elements, after years of inactivity, recent years have seen renewed interest from both the private sector and governments in the commercial ...
Kerala's fisher community to intensify protest against proposed deep-sea mining off coast
Kochi: The fisher community will intensify its strong protests against the deep-sea mining proposed by Centre off the Kerala ...