Aug 9, 2022 Energy‘We are not ready’: Divisions deepen over rush to finalise deep sea mining rules A growing number of countries are backing calls for a moratorium on mining the oceans’ floor but the UN body responsible is pushing to greenlight the industry in 2023
Jul 22, 2022 EnergyBetween a wolf and its food: as one deep sea miner flops, others eye the prize The Metals Company is running out of money, but the regulator is still fast-tracking rules to mine the ocean while other prospectors wait in the wings
Mar 8, 2023 PoliticsHigh Seas Treaty exempts deep-sea mining from stricter environmental rules Despite the setback campaigners hope countries will be emboldened to protect marine ecosystems as they negotiate seabed mining rules