Deep-sea mining meetings conclude after stalemate on key agenda items

KINGSTON, Jamaica — Negotiations broke down at deep-sea mining meetings that recently took place in Jamaica, exposing deep rifts within the International Seabed Authority, the U.N.-associated body tasked with governing seabed mining while protecting the ocean. Delegates eventually reached a partial compromise on July 28, during the final hours of the meeting. Last week, members … Continue reading Deep-sea mining meetings conclude after stalemate on key agenda items