Deep sea mining talks threatened by industry giant move to bypass UN body

Published 09:49 on March 29, 2025  /  Last updated at 09:49 on March 29, 2025  / /  Americas, Asia Pacific, Biodiversity, Canada, EMEA

Country delegates have come under pressure to defend their regulatory mandate at the 30th Council of the International Seabed Authority (ISA) for deep sea mining, as a move from a large Canadian metals company threatens to hamper multilateral efforts.
Country delegates have come under pressure to defend their regulatory mandate at the 30th Council of the International Seabed Authority (ISA) for deep sea mining, as a move from a large Canadian metals company threatens to hamper multilateral efforts.


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