Deep sea mining: A new way forward or looming disaster?

Supporters say deep sea mining is needed to meet the global demand for green technologies; scientists fear a possible gold rush for precious …

You can’t mine the seabed without proper rules

Extracting these minerals would be energy intensive and the problems experienced in terrestrial mining would be replicated at sea

UN body can face litigation if seabed mining is approved before developing regulations: Paper

Council of the International Seabed Authority needs to discuss appropriate means for equitable sharing of benefits, among other things

Deep sea mining threatens global waters, seabed authority lets it: Greenpeace

The international non-profit raises concerns on the International Seabed Authority’s role and competence

UN issues seven licences for deep sea mining

Licences have been awarded to mining companies from India, the UK, Germany, Brazil, Singapore and Russia

Assess marine biodiversity before permitting deep-sea mining: Experts

India backs International Seabed Authority at 27th session of Assembly while many countries question body’s stand on deep-sea mining

Controversial deep sea mining negotiations showed progress, but many disagreements among member states remain

States’ proposals not included in consolidated text, while mining contractors’ proposals accepted; covered items not cleared