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Bending to industry, Donald Trump issues executive order to “expedite” deep sea mining

The Verge 26 Apr 2025
Talks to develop rules for deep-sea mining are still ongoing through the International Seabed Authority (ISA), a process that missed an initial 2023 deadline and has continued to stymie efforts to start commercially mining the deep sea.
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Environmental groups decry Trump’s order to speed deep-sea mining

Tampa Bay Times 26 Apr 2025
Scientists agree that deep-sea mining is a deeply dangerous endeavor for our ocean and all of us who depend on it,” said Jeff Watters, vice president for external affairs at the Ocean Conservancy.
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Trump signs 'deeply dangerous' order to fast-track deep sea mining

RNZ 25 Apr 2025
An ocean conservation non-profit has condemned the United States President's latest executive order aimed at boosting the deep sea mining industry ... "The harm caused by deep sea mining isn't restricted to the ocean floor.
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Environmental groups fear Trump’s order to speed deep-sea mining will harm ecosystems

Wtop 25 Apr 2025
Scientists agree that deep-sea mining is a deeply dangerous endeavor for our ocean and all of us who depend on it,” said Jeff Watters, vice president for external affairs at the Ocean Conservancy.
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China criticizes Trump’s executive order promoting deep-sea mining

Mining 25 Apr 2025
Chinese authorities on Friday condemned President Donald Trump’s executive order to expand deep-sea mining, calling it a violation of international law ... Trump is the best news for deep sea mining – TMC CEO.
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Trump moves to ramp up deep-sea mining for critical minerals

The Los Angeles Times 25 Apr 2025
Environmentalists are seeking stiffer international regulation of deep-sea mining, warning that the activity could imperil key marine habitats and the organisms that live on the ocean bottom.
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Trump moves to begin deep-sea mining despite environmental and legal concerns

Mongabay 25 Apr 2025
It’s a highly controversial move that critics say imperils an important but poorly understood ecosystem and flouts international rules on deep-sea mining ... Mining companies have been eager to work in ...
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