The race for more battery materials could cause “irreversible” damage under the sea

theverge.com Heated negotiations over a new “mining code” for the deep sea are underway this week in Kingston, Jamaica. “The mining code will ensure the further protection of the marine…

A deadline looms for rules governing deep-sea mining, but a rushed decision may be risky

cnbc.com The debate over collecting minerals from the bottom of the deep sea in international waters has gained new urgency ahead of a pending rule-making deadline. As all matter of…

Deep-sea mining for rare metals will destroy ecosystems, say scientists

theguardian.com An investigation by conservationists has found evidence that deep-seabed mining of rare minerals could cause “extensive and irreversible” damage to the planet. The report,…

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