Deadlock persists at deep-sea mining talks as countries back inquiry into corporate moves

Published 10:52 on March 20, 2026 / Last updated at 10:52 on March 20, 2026 / / Americas (LATAM & Caribbean), International (UN Nature & Biodiversity Talks), Nature & Biodiversity (Policy)

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Country delegates at the latest UN talks on deep-sea mining did not advance discussions on global rules for the industry, while backing an investigation into unilateral corporate action.
Country delegates at the latest UN talks on deep-sea mining did not advance discussions on global rules for the industry, while backing an investigation into unilateral corporate action.


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