A select committee will consider the risks and benefits of seabed mining in New Zealand waters. The effects of mining on ocean […]
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A looming deadline for deep-sea mining regulations – Expert Q&A
An untapped abundance of minerals lies at the bottom of the deep sea. These include metals that are crucial for […]
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NZ backs moratorium on deep-sea mining – Expert Reaction
New Zealand will back a conditional moratorium on deep sea mining in international waters, until strong environmental rules can be agreed and backed up […]
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On Thursday, the Environmental Protection Authority released its decision to allow Trans Tasman Resources Limited (TTRL) to mine iron ore sand offshore in […]
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The Cook Islands seabed authority has opened up 120,000 square kilometres of seabed for exploratory surveying of minerals. Over the […]
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