Deep-sea mining rules delayed two more years; mining start remains unclear

KINGSTON, Jamaica — On July 21, nations reached an agreement that will make it more difficult for deep-sea mining to start immediately in international waters, while not fully halting the industry’s progress. For the past two weeks, council members of the International Seabed Authority (ISA), the UN-affiliated deep-sea mining regulator, have been meeting in Kingston, … Continue reading Deep-sea mining rules delayed two more years; mining start remains unclear