Canadian company turns to Trump for permission to mine international waters, bypassing a UN agency
The Metals Company's US subsidiary has applied to NOAA for deep-sea mining permits, bypassing the International Seabed Authority and sparking international controversy. This move, enabled by a recent executive order, aims to secure critical metals but faces opposition from environmentalists and the ISA, which asserts its sole authority to regulate seabed mining.
The Metals Company's US subsidiary has applied to NOAA for deep-sea mining permits, bypassing the International Seabed Authority and sparking international controversy. This move, enabled by a recent executive order, aims to secure critical metals but faces opposition from environmentalists and the ISA, which asserts its sole authority to regulate seabed mining. What's Your Reaction?
