A mining company has revealed it has been negotiating with the Trump administration to bypass the U.N. treaty governing seabed mining, seeking U.S. authorization to start operations in international waters. This unprecedented move has sparked protests from environmental groups and international diplomats concerned about unregulated mining and its potential impact on marine ecosystems. The International Seabed Authority, which oversees these regulations, has yet to finalize its framework for mining, leaving an opportunity for companies to push for earlier authorization. The Minerals Company hopes to begin mining as soon as 2027, raising questions about governance and environmental safeguards.
The proposal represents a radical shift in debate over accessing seabed deposits that contain metals needed for electric-car batteries.
Environmental groups and diplomats immediately protested the plan to bypass the United Nations treaty regarding seabed mining.
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