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Deep Sea Mining Uncovered: Part One - Digging into the Deep Blue Sea: The Basics of Deep Sea Mining

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Deep Sea Mining (DSM) involves extracting mineral deposits from the seabed (at depths below 200 metres). The deep seabed covers approximately two-thirds of the total seafloor and is rich in deposits of critical minerals...more

Vinson & Elkins LLP

Deep-Sea Mining: Dispute Settlements Under International Investment Law

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Deep-sea mining activities on the seabed and ocean floor beyond national waters are a risky and capital-intensive venture. The unpredictability of little-known ecosystems and environmental impacts translate into regulatory...more

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Deep-Sea Mining: Exploration Rights Under ISA Regulation

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In part one of an explainer series about international deep-sea mining regulation, Louise Woods and Elena Guillet share advice for setting up sponsorship agreements between contractors and sponsoring states. The ISA has...more

Integral Consulting Inc.

Key Mining Take-away from Agreement to Protect World Oceans Ratified by UN

On Saturday, March 4th, after more than 20 years in the making, nearly 200 countries agreed to protect marine life in international waters. The “High Seas Treaty” was developed to establish and manage marine protected areas...more

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