Critics worry that Nauru hoping to forge ahead with seabed mining may be counterproductive in relation to climate change
Category: Micronesia
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Push to formalise deep sea mining regulations sparks concern
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DeepGreen the main beneficiary of Nauru’s mining trigger
The Pacific Regional Civil Society groups say DeepGreen is the real beneficiary of the Nauru Government’s decision to trigger the start of seabed mining.
Deep-sea mining could start in two years after Nauru gives UN ultimatum
The International Seabed Authority has two years to finalise regulations governing the controversial industry after Nauru notified the UN body of plans to start mining.