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Push for global ocean moratorium grows as deep sea mining operations stall
Pacific Media Network
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The International Seabed Authority (ISA) concludes its latest council session without approving any deep sea mining operations, despite increasing pressure from the industry. Deep sea mining extracts metals like cobalt and nickel from the ocean...
U.S lawmaker alarmed over China’s headway in race for ocean minerals…
Pacific News Service
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A powerful committee of the U.S House of Representatives is examining the Department of Defence’s efforts to counter China’s initiatives to mine critical minerals in deep-sea waters, raising concerns that the communist nation is outpacing the U.S...
U.S lawmaker alarmed over China’s headway in race for ocean minerals in the Pacific
Papua New Guinea Post Courier
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July 22, 2025
BY PACIFIC ISLAND TIMES A powerful committee of the U.S House of Representatives is examining the Department of Defence’s efforts to counter China’s initiatives to mine critical minerals in deep-sea waters, raising concerns that the communist...
From dying reefs to flooded graves, Vanuatu leads a global climate case
Canada's National Observer
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July 22, 2025
When John Warmington first began diving the reefs outside his home in Vanuatu’s Havannah Harbor a decade ago, the coral rose like a sunken forest — tall stands of staghorns branched into yellow antlers, plate corals layered like canopies, and...
Australia says China likely to spy on military drills with US
TerraDaily
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Australia says China likely to spy on military drills with US by AFP Staff Writers Sydney (AFP) July 13, 2025 Australia's government said Sunday it expects China to spy on major military drills it is conducting with the United States and other...
Seabed-mining firm faces legal questions over controversial Trump policy
The Straits Times
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July 22, 2025
Two months ago, President Donald Trump took an extraordinary step toward issuing permits to mine vast tracts of the ocean floor in international waters where valuable minerals are abundant. It was a boon to The Metals Company, an ambitious startup...
Deep sea mining firm TMC gets veiled warning from global body
New Age Bangladesh
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Agence France-Presse . United Nations 22 July, 2025, 23:06 The International Seabed Authority (ISA) issued a veiled warning Monday to Canadian firm The Metals Company (TMC) over its plans to launch deep-sea mining operations in international...
US looks to send 'third country nationals' to Australia's Pacific neighbour
ABC (Australian Broadcasting Corporation)
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July 22, 2025
The United States would send "third country nationals" to the tiny Pacific Island nation of Palau under a proposed new deal, as the Trump administration looks for more countries to accept people it sends offshore. Palau's government is considering...
Deep-sea mining firm faces legal challenges over Trump’s controversial policy
Honolulu Star-Advertiser - Hawaii
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July 21, 2025
Two months ago, President Donald Trump took an extraordinary step toward issuing permits to mine vast tracts of the ocean floor in international waters where valuable minerals are abundant. It was a boon to The Metals Co., an ambitious startup...
World court set to hear Vanuatu’s case on climate crisis obligations
Al Jazeera
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July 22, 2025
When John Warmington first began diving the reefs outside his home in Vanuatu’s Havannah Harbour 10 years ago, the coral rose like a sunken forest – tall stands of staghorns branched into yellow antlers, plate corals layered like canopies, and...
‘A defining moment’: UN court to deliver historic ruling on countries’ climate obligations
Euronews
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July 22, 2025
Published on 22/07/2025 - 9:26 GMT+2 •Updated 10:11 The UN’s top court will deliver a landmark advisory opinion setting out countries’ legal obligations to address climate change on Wednesday. The ruling from the International Court of Justice...
From dying reefs to flooded graves, Vanuatu is leading a global climate case
Yahoo News
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PORT VILA, Vanuatu (AP) — When John Warmington first began diving the reefs outside his home in Vanuatu’s Havannah Harbor a decade ago, the coral rose like a sunken forest — tall stands of staghorns branched into yellow antlers, plate corals...
Payment Automation Hacks: Best Practices to Streamline & Scale Your AP Processes
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Phosphorus Depletion Is An Investment Opportunity
Forbes
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Phosphorus is integral to agriculture and human life. We can’t grow any of our food without it. Of the phosphorus fertilizers applied, perhaps 20% ends up consumed in the final product. Large amounts will be lost to runoff, ending up in our water...
Deep sea mining: What it is and why the Pacific is at the centre of it
Pacific Media Network
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Deep sea mining has grown to become both a contentious and polarising practice in the Pacific. It is viewed as either a pathway to economic prosperity or a source of environmental devastation. Deep sea mining extracts minerals like cobalt, nickel,...
New deep sea mining rules lack consensus despite U.S pressure
Pacific News Service
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After two weeks of negotiations, the International Seabed Authority (ISA) is still far from finalising rules for extracting coveted metals on the high seas despite heightened pressure triggered by U.S efforts to fast-track the controversial...
Deep sea mining companies exploiting ‘national security’ fears for profit, according to new Greenpeace USA report
Greenpeace International
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July 21, 2025
“Deep Deception” report refutes claims that deep sea mining is necessary to source critical minerals for U.S. national security and defense. Greenpeace USA activists unfurl a banner calling on the US government to Stop Deep Sea Mining in front of...
Trump’s Pacific and Africa strategies: A critical minerals gamble to counter China
Natural News
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October 7, 2025
Trump’s Pacific and Africa strategies: A critical minerals gamble to counter China Trump’s executive order prioritizes seabed mining in the Clarion-Clipperton Zone (CCZ) through partnerships like Nauru to reduce reliance on China. U.S. summit...
Four in five Tuvaluans apply to move to Australia. Frayzel is among them
WAtoday
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July 18, 2025
Minister for Pacific Island Affairs Pat Conroy said: “The Australia-Tuvalu Falepili Union Treaty is the first agreement of its kind anywhere in the world and the most significant Pacific policy this country has undertaken in the last 50 years.” A...
New deep-sea mining rules lack consensus despite US pressure
Punch
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July 18, 2025
After two weeks of negotiations, the International Seabed Authority is still far from finalising rules for extracting coveted metals on the high seas despite heightened pressure triggered by US efforts to fast-track the controversial practice....