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fromwww.scientificamerican.com
2 days ago

Mining Companies Want Deep-Sea Nodules to Power Electric Vehicles, but Scientists Say They May Be Making Dark Oxygen'

Deep-sea manganese nodules can produce oxygen in darkness, potentially supporting marine ecosystems while attracting mining interest for metals like cobalt and copper.
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fromTruthout
1 month ago

World's Governments Fail to Agree to a Moratorium on Deep-Sea Mining

Governments have yet to rise to the moment. They remain disconnected from global concerns and the pressing need for courageous leadership to protect the deep ocean.
Environment
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fromwww.dw.com
1 month ago

Deep-sea mining: The rush to mine the unknown DW 07/08/2025

The first commercial deep-sea mining operation may begin soon despite the lack of global regulations to protect ocean ecosystems.
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fromwww.npr.org
1 month ago

This company wants to be the first to mine the ocean floor, with Trump's help

Gerard Barron aims to pioneer deep-sea mining to secure crucial minerals for the U.S.
fromBitcoin Magazine
2 months ago

Norway's Green Minerals Announces Adoption Of Bitcoin Treasury Strategy

Green Minerals AS adopts a Bitcoin Treasury Strategy to safeguard against inflation and geopolitical risks, aiming to enhance financial stability.
fromtime.com
2 months ago

Trump May be Repeating Reagan's Deep Sea Mining Mistake

Trump's directive allows NOAA to expedite commercial deep sea mining permits, raising concerns about bypassing established international regulations and destabilizing ocean governance.
US politics
fromtime.com
2 months ago

What's At Stake As Leaders Gather To Negotiate The Future of Our Oceans

French President Emmanuel Macron criticized Trump's executive order on deep-sea mining as potentially violating global treaties, underscoring the tensions at the Oceans Conference in Nice.
World politics
fromNature
2 months ago

A message from island leaders: protect the Pacific Ocean from deep-sea mining

Deep-sea mining in the Pacific threatens ocean health and cultural heritage.
Economic benefits must not override environmental protection in Pacific nations.
fromtime.com
2 months ago

The World Isn't Valuing Oceans Properly

The pursuit of deep-sea mining for critical minerals raises serious ecological concerns and questions about economic viability.
fromtime.com
3 months ago

The Economics of Deep-Sea Mining Don't Add Up

Deep-seafloor mining focuses primarily on nickel and cobalt, but evolving battery technologies are making these metals less relevant.
fromTechCrunch
3 months ago

Trump administration may sell deep-sea mining leases at startup's urging | TechCrunch

"Critical minerals are fundamental to strengthening our nation's resilience and safeguarding our national interests," Interior Secretary Doug Burgum said. "By providing opportunities to responsibly access deep-sea mineral resources, we are supporting both American economic growth and national security."
Startup companies
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fromArs Technica
3 months ago

Experts alarmed over Trump's promotion of deep-sea mining in international waters

Deep-sea mining poses risks to unexplored marine ecosystems and calls for an industry moratorium until more scientific data is available.
OMG science
fromwww.nytimes.com
4 months ago

The Trump Administration Wants Seafloor Mining. What Does That Mean?

Deep-sea ecosystems are vulnerable to industrial mining, which may disrupt unknown life forms and processes.
The potential benefits of seafloor mining for important metals are weighed against environmental risks.
US news
fromArs Technica
3 months ago

Experts alarmed over Trump's promotion of deep-sea mining in international waters

Deep-sea mining poses risks to unexplored marine ecosystems and calls for an industry moratorium until more scientific data is available.
OMG science
fromwww.nytimes.com
4 months ago

The Trump Administration Wants Seafloor Mining. What Does That Mean?

Deep-sea ecosystems are vulnerable to industrial mining, which may disrupt unknown life forms and processes.
The potential benefits of seafloor mining for important metals are weighed against environmental risks.
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fromwww.theguardian.com
4 months ago
Environment

Fears Trump's deep-sea mining order will irreparably harm ecosystems

Trump's executive order to fast-track deep-sea mining is criticized by environmental groups for its potential harm to marine ecosystems.
fromwww.npr.org
4 months ago
US politics

The U.S. takes a step towards allowing mining on the ocean floor, a fragile ecosystem

Trump's order for deep-sea mining aims to boost domestic supply of critical minerals while raising significant environmental concerns.
OMG science
fromtime.com
3 months ago

More than 99% of the Deep Sea Still Remains a Mystery

The Trump Administration's executive order for seabed mining has sparked concerns regarding insufficient research on its environmental impacts.
Environment
fromThe Verge
3 months ago

A Canadian mining company wants Trump's permission to mine the deep sea

The Metals Company is pursuing deep sea mining permits, bypassing international regulation and sparking outrage from environmentalists and foreign governments.
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#trump-administration
US politics
fromThe Verge
4 months ago

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

The Trump administration is attempting to expedite deep sea mining, raising concerns about environmental impact and international law violations.
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fromwww.aljazeera.com
4 months ago

Trump signs controversial order to boost deep-sea mining industry

Trump's executive order aims to expand US deep-sea mining for critical minerals, countering China's control in the sector.
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