The Metals Company is attempting to initiate deep sea mining in international waters, spurred by a recent executive order from the Trump administration to expedite this process. This move challenges existing international laws regarding deep sea mining and has drawn criticism from conservation groups and global governments. Greenpeace officials denounce the initiative as displaying a blatant disregard for international law and environmental considerations. The Trump administration justifies its actions through previously existing legislation, aiming to diminish China's influence over mineral supply chains while undermining international cooperation in resource management.
The first application to commercially mine the seabed will be remembered as an act of total disregard for international law and scientific consensus, according to Greenpeace.
Trump signed an executive order last week to try to fast-track deep seabed mining, which he framed as a way to counter China's dominance in mineral supply chains.
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