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RACE TO THE BOTTOM? CHINA THWARTED AS US MOVES ON DEEP-SEA MINING

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✍️  Deep-sea mining of polymetallic nodules is gaining attention, but is currently off-limits due to a lack of legal clarity.
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👉 Polymetallic nodules are rich in valuable metals and rare earth elements
👉 Deep-sea mining is currently off-limits due to a lack of legal clarity
👉 The United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea (Unclos) states that resources in international waters are the common heritage of humankind
👉 The International Seabed Authority (ISA) is responsible for finalizing a general mining code
👉 Environmental concerns have stalled the completion of the code

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