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UN regulator delays deep-sea mining rules, but extends criticized exploration contract (news.mongabay.com)
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  • The International Seabed Authority (ISA), the U.N.-associated organization that oversees deep-sea mining activities in international waters, held a council meeting July 13 to 24 in Kingston, Jamaica.

  • During the meeting, the council extended a deep-sea mining exploration contract for a subsidiary of The Metals Company (TMC), despite the company actively pursuing mining exploration and exploitation permits for the same areas through a U.S. government agency.

  • In addition, the council once again failed to finalize the rules needed for commercial seabed mining to commence, with many issues remaining unresolved.

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