Canadian company applies for unprecedented high seas mining licenses
April 29, 2025, 2:21 pm
A Canadian firm has submitted its first-ever application to secure exploratory licenses for mining in international waters. By courting permission in unconventional ways and bypassing UN protocols, the company is poised to enter the contentious world of seabed resource extraction.
The Metals Company, based in Vancouver, is seeking permission from the U.S. government to start deep-sea mining in international waters, which are regulated by the United Nations.
Le président Trump vient d’ouvrir la porte à cette industrie controversée et The Metals Company entend en profiter.
The Metals Company is seeking two exploration licenses, marking the first time a company has applied to commercially mine the seabed
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