OPINION

Deep-sea mining – still becalmed?

Senior lawyer on why obstacles remain

Ian R. Coles, Senior Consultant – Mayer Brown International LLP
Mining the ocean floor is in its infancy - and may stay that way for some time

Mining the ocean floor is in its infancy - and may stay that way for some time | Credits: Shutterstock

Interest in deep sea mining has grown recently, as land-based reserves grow more depleted and supply chains for critical minerals become increasingly insecure. There is little doubt that significant...

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